ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285742
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| Date: | Thursday 7 August 2008 |
| Time: | 09:05 LT |
| Type: |  Zenair CH 601 HDS |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9043A |
| MSN: | 6/3118 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 22 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Middleton, Wisconsin -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Middleton, WI (C29) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
In a telephone interview the pilot stated that while landing he encountered a gust of wind that caused the right wing to drop and hit the runway. He said that he advanced the throttle and attempted to correct with aileron. The airplane subsequently cart wheeled. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. The crosswind was a factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI08CA241
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 14:20 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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