ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353388
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Date: | Thursday 6 May 1999 |
Time: | 15:50 LT |
Type: | Van's RV-3A |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N5287U |
MSN: | 10015 |
Total airframe hrs: | 278 hours |
Engine model: | Lycoming O-290-G |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Casa Grande, AZ -
United States of America
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Phase: | Take off |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | (KCGZ) |
Destination airport: | Deming, NM (KDMN) |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:Prior to departure on runway 5, the pilot checked the windsock and noted a 90-degree crosswind at speeds from 5 to 10 mph. He made the decision to continue with the departure. During the takeoff roll, he became distracted after he heard another airplane radio intentions to land on runway 23 and he looked up to find the traffic. The pilot stated that the airplane weathervaned 45 degrees into the wind, veered off the runway, and nosed over.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The pilot's distraction in looking for the aircraft which announced an intention to land in the opposite direction was a factor in the accident.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | LAX99LA171 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 1 year and 7 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA171
Revision history:
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