Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA82DA162

BELLINGHAM, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N97TR

NORTH AMERICAN AT-6C

Analysis

WHILE THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, HE LANDED AT BELLINGHAM, WA WITH A 4 KNOT CROSSWIND. DURING THE LANDING SEQUENCE, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. HE REPORTED THAT THE LEFT GEAR FAILED WHEN THE PLANE BECAME SIDEWAYS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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