AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180

Harrisonburg, VA — October 7, 2023

Event Information

DateOctober 7, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA24LA005
Event ID20231010193224
LocationHarrisonburg, VA
CountryUSA
Coordinates38.26383, -78.89644
AirportSHENANDOAH VALLEY RGNL
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeAVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
ModelA-1C-180
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.

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.

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