Zenair ZENITH STOL CH 701
Springfield, IL — February 24, 2019
Event Information
| Date | February 24, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA149 |
| Event ID | 20190225X45306 |
| Location | Springfield, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.84167, -89.67500 |
| Airport | ABRAHAM LINCOLN CAPITAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Zenair |
| Model | ZENITH STOL CH 701 |
| 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 improper crosswind correction during taxi operations in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing, while taxiing in gusting wind conditions, the airplane flipped over and came to rest inverted. He added that, a few minutes after the airplane was righted, it flipped over again.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage, and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 270° at 27 knots, gusting to 41 knots.
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.