INIZIATIVE INDUSTRIALI ITALIAN SKY ARROW 600 SPORT
Ridgely, MD — March 2, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA178 |
| Event ID | 20110304X70327 |
| Location | Ridgely, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.96861, -75.85973 |
| Airport | Ridgley Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | INIZIATIVE INDUSTRIALI ITALIAN |
| Model | SKY ARROW 600 SPORT |
| 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 compensate for crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot landed with a left crosswind and the airplane started veering to the right. The pilot removed the crosswind correction while applying the brakes with the brake handle which was located on the control stick. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway. The nose landing gear dug into the grass, and the airplane nosed over inverted into a ditch. Both wings and the tail section sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane before 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.