REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH Gemini Remos
Jefferson, WA — April 9, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA191 |
| Event ID | 20090413X22709 |
| Location | Jefferson, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.05389, -122.81055 |
| Airport | Jefferson County International |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH |
| Model | Gemini Remos |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds conditions while approaching to land.
Full Narrative
A witness reported observing the accident airplane on approach to runway 09. As the airplane was nearing the runway, it was flying slowly. Suddenly the right wing rose up, and the airplane nosed into the ground. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude after cartwheeling about 180 degrees around. The witness further reported that the wind was coming from the south-southeast. Its speed varied from light to sudden gusts upwards of 25 to 30 miles per hour.
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.