SWALLEY MARK H CH 701 SP
Bremerton, WA — September 7, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA433 |
| Event ID | 20090908X12042 |
| Location | Bremerton, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.49000, -122.76472 |
| Airport | Bremerton National Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SWALLEY MARK H |
| Model | CH 701 SP |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control.
Full Narrative
The pilot said he was taxiing to runway 19 for departure. The reported winds were from 190 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 26 knots. The pilot taxied to the end of the runway after performing all the preflight checks and he turned to a downwind direction to check for landing traffic. As the airplane turned, the right wing began to rise and the airplane nosed over, bending and wrinkling both wings, the empennage, and the rudder.
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.