WHEELER C / WHEELER K LANCAIR 235
Borrego Springs, CA — June 29, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 29, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA257 |
| Event ID | 20210701103398 |
| Location | Borrego Springs, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.25903, -116.32097 |
| Airport | BORREGO VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WHEELER C / WHEELER K |
| Model | LANCAIR 235 |
| 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 failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an 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.