ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353781
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| Date: | Thursday 17 September 1998 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9438V |
| MSN: | 700071 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1450 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Reno, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fullerton, CA (KFUL) |
| (KRNO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot and pilot-rated passenger who occupied the right front seat said that the pilot experienced difficulty controlling the airplane on short final approach in the prevailing crosswind condition. The pilot reportedly asked the passenger for help and by the time he was able to get on the controls, the left wing had contacted the ground.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA314
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 10:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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