STONE JAMES R DAYTONA CUBS REPLICA
Orlando, FL — April 17, 2018
Event Information
| Date | April 17, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA219 |
| Event ID | 20180417X24431 |
| Location | Orlando, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.54417, -81.33611 |
| Airport | EXECUTIVE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STONE JAMES R |
| Model | DAYTONA CUBS REPLICA |
| 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 failure to maintain lateral control during landing in crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, a wind gust picked up the left wing. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
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 on the airport reported that, about 12 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 360° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 07.
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.