AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A 1B
El Paso, TX, October 24, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | El Paso, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.71917, -106.23611 |
| Airport | Horizon Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA025 |
| Event ID | 20131028X72837 |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | A 1B |
| Registration # | N68PM |
| 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 directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
While landing on runway 08, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the south. After the airplane touched down, the nose yawed 30 degrees to the right so the pilot advanced the throttle to perform a go-around. During the go-around, the tailwheel became entangled in a barbed-wire fence and the airplane impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.