AVIAT A-1B
Beaver, UT — March 28, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 28, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA174 |
| Event ID | 20090401X05021 |
| Location | Beaver, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.26667, -112.63333 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT |
| Model | A-1B |
| 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 wind gusts.
Full Narrative
At the end of the airplane's landing roll on a road, a very strong gust of wind lifted the right wing so that the left wing contacted the ground. The pilot corrected, and the airplane veered to the right. The right wing leading edge contacted a small cedar tree. As the airplane came to a stop, the propeller contacted the ground. The left wing, left elevator, and right wing sustained substantial damage.
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.