Just JA30 SUPERSTOL
Puyallup, WA — March 21, 2020
Event Information
| Date | March 21, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA113 |
| Event ID | 20200321X60941 |
| Location | Puyallup, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.09861, -122.28778 |
| Airport | Pierce County - Thun Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Just |
| Model | JA30 SUPERSTOL |
| 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 airplane control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just before touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left, which caused the airplane to weathervane to the right and the left wing being lifted up. The pilot applied left aileron control and full power but was unable to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane's right wing tip impacted the ground, the landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.