ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278607
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| Date: | Saturday 7 August 2021 |
| Time: | 14:25 LT |
| Type: | Just Highlander |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | N234HW |
| MSN: | JA262-03-12 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2012 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 911 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Brainerd, Minnesota -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Brainerd, MN |
| Brainerd, MN | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was flying an approach in a 90-degree, 20 knot crosswind, when during the landing on the grass runway, the wind pushed the airplane sideways and it subsequently impacted the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the wind was 080o at 8 knots with gusts to 17 knots. The pilot reported he was attempting to make a short field landing and was 'flying below stall speedâ€.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN21LA370
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-2022 09:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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