Great Lakes 2T-1A-2
Tucson, AZ — March 2, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA072 |
| Event ID | 20080404X00429 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.44667, -111.00278 |
| Airport | La Cholla Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Great Lakes |
| Model | 2T-1A-2 |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
Upon arrival at the destination airport, the pilot noted that the windsock appeared to favor runway 19. The pilot reported that the approach was made with the airplane configured in a slip to compensate for the crosswind. As the airplane touched down, there was a slight bounce. During the landing rollout, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied left rudder to correct the heading; however, the airplane continued off the runway and hit a culvert with a rock facing. The left main landing gear was sheared off and the airplane came to rest inverted causing structural damage to the wings, the vertical stabilizer, and rudder. According to the pilot's written statement, she received weather information via the National Weather Service and an automated report. The winds were reported to be from 280 degrees at 4 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.