COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC41
Eagle Grove, IA — July 3, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 3, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA578 |
| Event ID | 20171212X52137 |
| Location | Eagle Grove, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.71250, -93.92000 |
| Airport | EAGLE GROVE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG |
| Model | LC41 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered wind, exited the runway to the left, and the wing struck a runway light. The right hand wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located about 7 nautical miles east-northeast, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 060° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 13.
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.