Xtremeair GMBH XP-30/2002339
Santa Ynez, CA — July 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA367 |
| Event ID | 20090724X80037 |
| Location | Santa Ynez, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.60695, -120.07555 |
| Airport | Santa Ynez Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Xtremeair GMBH |
| Model | XP-30/2002339 |
| 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 directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped experimental airplane reported that he touched down too fast during the landing. He applied brake pressure and the airplane veered to the right; he then attempted to apply corrective control inputs and the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane then departed the runway surface and collided with a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s engine or flight control systems, and that this was his first flight in the airplane.
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.