GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2
Iowa City, IA — August 25, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA522 |
| Event ID | 20130904X93029 |
| Location | Iowa City, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.63972, -91.54806 |
| Airport | Iowa City Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GREAT LAKES |
| Model | 2T-1A-2 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll to runway 12, a gust of wind "weather vaned" the airplane to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the weather vane with the application of rudder but was unable to maintain directional control. The tail of the airplane started to rise and the airplane nosed over on the right side of the runway. The upper wings and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 210 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported the wind as 160 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 16 knots.
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.