RANS RV 12
Hatley, WI — September 29, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 29, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA569 |
| Event ID | 20130930X73820 |
| Location | Hatley, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.88034, -89.33036 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RANS |
| Model | RV 12 |
| 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 did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
During the landing flare to a private field, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the southwest. The wind pushed the airplane to the north and the airplane landed prematurely on a high berm located to the north of the runway. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane was damaged by the postimpact fire. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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.