ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355814
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| Date: | Thursday 29 May 1997 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: | Taylorcraft F19 |
| Owner/operator: | Olaf Asmis |
| Registration: | N3937T |
| MSN: | F-120 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1065 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tracy, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KTCY) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 29. During the landing flare at 15 feet above the surface, a wind gust was encountered from 340 degrees at 20 knots. The pilot reported that the airplane yawed 45 degrees left, and the gust pushed the airplane off the runway. The pilot applied full engine power to recover; however, directional control was lost. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with a fence.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind gust, and his failure to maintain runway alignment after encountering the wind gust.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA207
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 15:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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