ERICK MAGNO & ASSOC PA DRIFTER
Zephryhills, FL — June 21, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Zephryhills, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.22361, -82.15361 |
| Airport | ZEPHYRHILLS MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA306 |
| Event ID | 20140622X03733 |
Aircraft
| Make | ERICK MAGNO & ASSOC PA |
| Model | DRIFTER |
| Registration # | N1694P |
| Operator | William Harward |
| Owner | David Gregory |
| 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's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, headwinds were stronger than expected, so he diverted the tailwheel, amphibious airplane to an en route airport. Broadcasted wind was from 280 degrees true at 10 knots, so the pilot elected to fly a right traffic pattern to land on runway 22. Upon touchdown, and during rollout with full aileron deflection, either a gust of wind or rotor turbulence lifted the right wing and exceeded the aileron's ability to keep the wing down. The pilot attempted to add power for a go around, but the airplane drifted to the left and ground looped to the left. It then spun about 180 degrees and rolled backwards off the runway. The tail wheel and right main wheel hit a slight rise and dug in. The wind then lifted the left wing and flipped the airplane over. Weather, recorded about 15 minutes after the accident, indicated varying winds from about 280 degrees to 340 degrees at 8 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.