WILDE DANIEL L ZENITH 701
Turlock, CA, August 21, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Turlock, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.45278, -120.89194 |
| Airport | Personal Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA418 |
| Event ID | 20100822X05222 |
Aircraft
| Make | WILDE DANIEL L |
| Model | ZENITH 701 |
| Registration # | N948DW |
| Operator | WILDE DANIEL L |
| Owner | WILDE DANIEL L |
| 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 runway alignment.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a cross country flight, while on final approach he realized the airplane was not centered on the runway and he executed a go around. The second approach was normal; during the landing flare the airplane “floated longer than usual” and drifted towards the right side of the runway. As the airplane touched down, the right main wheel fell into a trench and continued to traverse up a berm. Upon reaching the top, the airplane slid sideways along the berm until it came to a rest, substantially damaging the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. The nearest weather reporting station located 12 miles southeast of the accident airport reported at the time of the accident wind was from 330 degrees at 9 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.