On November 11, 2002, a Boeing B75N1 (registration N275HP) was involved in an aviation accident near Bermuda Dunes, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane veered off the runway during landing and nosed over after the pilot applied full left rudder and brake in gusty crosswind conditions, coming to rest inverted in sand.
Accident Summary
An airplane veered off the runway during landing and nosed over. The aircraft came to rest inverted in sand after departing the paved surface.
Accident Details
During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a 90-degree right crosswind. The aircraft began to weathervane to the right. In response, the pilot applied aft elevator, full left rudder, and full left brake. Subsequently, the left wing contacted the runway, and the airplane departed the runway. It continued into an area of sand and came to rest inverted.
Environmental Factors
The airport manager reported that gusty wind conditions were present at the time of the accident.