On May 8, 1992, an Aviat A-1 (registration N200HU) operated by Bjornson, Donald R. was involved in an aviation accident near Arco, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost directional control upon landing on runway 5 after diverting for weather. The aircraft drifted and the left wingtip struck the ground during recovery efforts.
The flight was diverted to an airport due to adverse weather conditions. Upon arrival, the pilot initiated a full flap approach to runway 5. At the time of landing, surface winds were reported from 320 degrees at 8 knots, with gusts reaching 14 knots.
Upon touchdown, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. During the subsequent recovery attempt, the left wingtip impacted the ground.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
A pilot lost directional control upon landing on runway 5 after diverting for weather. The aircraft drifted and the left wingtip struck the ground during recovery efforts.
The accident on 8 May 1992 involved an Aviat A-1, registration N200HU, operated by Bjornson, Donald R., at Arco, ID.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
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