BOEING A75N1
Gig Harbor, WA — July 5, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 5, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA328 |
| Event ID | 20090706X85516 |
| Location | Gig Harbor, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.26778, -122.57806 |
| Airport | Tacoma Narrows Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | A75N1 |
| 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 crosswind and failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
During the landing roll on runway 17 in a tail-wheel equipped airplane, the pilot encountered a gust of wind from the right. The airplane began to weather vane to the right and veered off the runway despite the pilot's control inputs, substantially damaging the airplane's left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. The weather observation station located at the airport reported shortly after the accident winds from 220 degrees at 10 knots.
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.