ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354180
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| Date: | Monday 6 July 1998 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-6A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N67KH |
| MSN: | 21441 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 350 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hunter, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (97NY) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was landing uphill on a gravel runway with variable/gusty winds. He reported the airplane encountered a gust of wind after touchdown, which raised the left wing. The pilot was unable to regain directional control before the airplane departed the runway. The terrain on the right side of the runway dropped below the level of the runway, and the airplane became momentarily airborne as it headed toward trees at runway height. Subsequently, it collided with the trees and was damaged.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The gusty/variable wind condition was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98LA139
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 19:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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