ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354392
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| Date: | Saturday 30 May 1998 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Rans S-6EX Coyote II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6179A |
| MSN: | 0493472 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 188 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 4400817 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Delano, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Tracy, CA (KTCY) |
| Delano, CA (KDLO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During landing, the aircraft encountered a sudden wind gust, the effects of which the pilot failed to control. The results were a wing tip drag, a lateral runway departure, and a subsequent noseover.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control, and his failure to maintain aircraft control
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA177
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 13:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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