Chris W Kleen RV-6
Coeur D'Alene, ID — September 6, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 6, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA425 |
| Event ID | 20100824X65053 |
| Location | Coeur D'Alene, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.77444, -116.81973 |
| Airport | Coeur D'Alene |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Chris W Kleen |
| Model | RV-6 |
| 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 that resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at his destination following a cross-country personal flight. He encountered a strong crosswind gust during the landing, and involuntarily exited the runway. The airplane collided with a runway sign, and sustained substantial damage to the firewall, right wing, right aileron, and the rear fuselage undercarriage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airframe or engine.
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.