Aerotrek A220
Bremerton, WA — July 21, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA338 |
| Event ID | 20120731X33624 |
| Location | Bremerton, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.48750, -122.75889 |
| Airport | Bremerton National Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Aerotrek |
| Model | A220 |
| 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 airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane, a gust of wind lifted the airplane’s right wing, turning it to the left. The pilot added full power to attempt a go-around; however, the airplane continued to the left and became airborne approximately 90 degrees from runway heading. The airplane touched back down on the grass and collided with a ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operations.
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.