AIR CREATION CLIPPER 582S
Enumclaw, WA — September 2, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 2, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA422 |
| Event ID | 20110902X31112 |
| Location | Enumclaw, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.19639, -122.02194 |
| Airport | Enumclaw Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR CREATION |
| Model | CLIPPER 582S |
| Category | WSFT |
| 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the wind for takeoff was light and variable. After a few minutes of flying, he attempted two landings, both of which resulted in his performing a go-around. He said the third attempt appeared lined up well, but as he approached touchdown, the wind became turbulent due to the buildings on the side of the runway. After touchdown, he lost directional control of the weight shift aircraft, and it veered right, impacting a hangar. The aircraft’s keel beam was bent.
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.