AIRBORNE AUSTRALIA XT582
Carson City, NV — June 24, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Carson City, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.19231, -119.73258 |
| Airport | Carson City Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA246 |
| Event ID | 20210628103356 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBORNE AUSTRALIA |
| Model | XT582 |
| Registration # | N8003K |
| Operator | SPIEKERMEIER MARK A |
| Category | WSFT |
| 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 student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
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.