WAYNE D. TEEL Waiex
Kinsey, KS — July 20, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA439 |
| Event ID | 20180725X04652 |
| Location | Kinsey, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.52637, -96.72591 |
| Airport | Kinsley Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WAYNE D. TEEL |
| Model | Waiex |
| 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 directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left during the landing roll.
The airplane turned to the left, into the wind, and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane collided with cornstalks and came to rest in a drainage culvert.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.