AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3
Rexburg, ID — April 18, 2013
Event Information
| Date | April 18, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA200 |
| Event ID | 20130418X35608 |
| Location | Rexburg, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.83361, -111.80305 |
| Airport | Rexburg-Madison County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | AL3 |
| 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 landing in gusting wind conditions, and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a fence during the go-around attempt.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just before touchdown a gust of wind struck the airplane and lifted the right wing, which resulted in the left wheel contacting the runway. The airplane veered off to the left, and the pilot initiated a go-around. The airplane did not gain enough altitude before the landing gear collided with a chain link fence along the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over substantially damaging the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.