KERR MATTHEW STARDUSTER TOO
Frankenmuth, MI — August 10, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA479 |
| Event ID | 20130812X25601 |
| Location | Frankenmuth, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.31389, -83.70972 |
| Airport | Zehnder Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | KERR MATTHEW |
| Model | STARDUSTER TOO |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a corn field.
Full Narrative
In a statement provided to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot reported that while landing on the narrow runway the wind was prevailing from the left. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane and correct for the wind, but the airplane veered to the right and exited the runway. The airplane continued to the right into a corn field, came to rest upright, and sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. An FAA Inspector examined the airplane and found no evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.