PPHU EKOLOT KR-030 TOPAZ
Lake Dallas, TX — March 26, 2016
Event Information
| Date | March 26, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA164 |
| Event ID | 20160328X81943 |
| Location | Lake Dallas, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.13222, -97.01417 |
| Airport | LAKEVIEW |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PPHU EKOLOT |
| Model | KR-030 TOPAZ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown with a crosswind, the tail of the airplane was "hit with a burst of strong wind" from a nearby lake. He reported that before being able to react, the wind blew the airplane off the left side of the runway. The nose wheel collapsed, the right main landing gear separated, and the airplane impacted terrain in a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot verified that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.