SIAI-MARCHETTI SM 1019
Novato, CA — April 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA229 |
| Event ID | 20090506X03641 |
| Location | Novato, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.14361, -122.55611 |
| Airport | Gnoss Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SIAI-MARCHETTI |
| Model | SM 1019 |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.
Full Narrative
During the planned termination of an instructional proficiency flight in his tail wheel-equipped airplane, the pilot attempted a full-stop landing in a nearly direct crosswind that was gusting to 15 knots. During the landing roll, the pilot failed to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor providing dual instruction did not take action in time to remedy the situation. The airplane therefore veered sharply off the runway surface, and during the excursion sequence, its right wing contacted the ground and sustained structural 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.