Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA241

Middleton, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N9043A

Falk Zodiac HDS-601

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

In a telephone interview the pilot stated that while landing he encountered a gust of wind that caused the right wing to drop and hit the runway. He said that he advanced the throttle and attempted to correct with aileron. The airplane subsequently cart wheeled. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. The crosswind was a factor.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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