FOUND ACFT CANADA INC FBA 2C1
Cascade, ID — September 11, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA372 |
| Event ID | 20140911X32331 |
| Location | Cascade, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.49639, -116.01000 |
| Airport | CASCADE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | FOUND ACFT CANADA INC |
| Model | FBA 2C1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tail-wheel equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. He reported that on final approach, he noticed a right crosswind, input the appropriate correction, and made a good landing. Immediately after touchdown the airplane turned left. He was unable to correct with right aileron control and right rudder pedal input. The pilot initiated a go around however, the airplane hit a fence post. The airplane stalled and turned to the right, about 20-30 feet above the ground. The airplane impacted the runway on its right wing, right main landing gear, and nose. The airplane sustained structural damage to its wings and fuselage.
The pilot reported no preimpact 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.