GEORGE MATTHEW WAGONER ZENITH 601 HD
Englewood, FL — February 27, 2021
Event Information
| Date | February 27, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA145 |
| Event ID | 20210303102700 |
| Location | Englewood, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.99008, -82.37402 |
| Airport | Buchan |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GEORGE MATTHEW WAGONER |
| Model | ZENITH 601 HD |
| 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 gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. The rough terrain of the runway also contributed to the outcome.
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.