CONSOLIDATED AERONAUTICS INC. LAKE LA-4-200
Sequim, WA — June 30, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA322 |
| Event ID | 20100701X62144 |
| Location | Sequim, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.13722, -123.11278 |
| Airport | Rucilla's Roost |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CONSOLIDATED AERONAUTICS INC. |
| Model | LAKE LA-4-200 |
| 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 during landing due to an encounter with sun glare.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after an uneventful local flight, he was blinded by the sun as it suddenly appeared through the clouds during the landing flare. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway into a ditch, substantially damaging the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
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.