ROWE DENNIS A HIGHLANDER
Bluefield, WV, April 10, 2021
Event Information
| Date | April 10, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bluefield, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.29595, -81.20752 |
| Airport | Mercer County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA182 |
| Event ID | 20210412102904 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROWE DENNIS A |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Registration # | N257DR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.
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.