MEYERS OTW
Haskell, TX — June 8, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Haskell, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.19139, -99.71778 |
| Airport | Haskell Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA346 |
| Event ID | 20090609X65531 |
Aircraft
| Make | MEYERS |
| Model | OTW |
| Registration # | N34335 |
| Operator | Ashbach Richard P |
| Owner | Ashbach Richard P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NR |
| 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 crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot flew a visual approach and landing. During landing the pilot felt a burst of wind, which pushed the tail to the left. The pilot compensated with left brake and left rudder, but did not prevent the airplane from exiting the runway. The pilot applied both brakes to slow the airplane and the airplane pulled to the right into a ditch, damaging the airplane frame near the firewall.
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.