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Pilot Overcorrections During Landing Roll Lead to Wing Strike and Gear Collapse (N290AM)

Hailey, ID, US

On December 17, 2003, an Aviat A-1B (registration N290AM) was involved in an aviation accident near Hailey, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent group loop and the collapse of the right main landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

After landing on runway 13, an airplane veered left. The pilot overcorrected with excessive right brake, then overcorrected left, causing the right wing to rise, left main gear collapse, and left wing to strike the runway.

Incident Details

Following touchdown on runway 13, the airplane began to veer to the left during the landing roll. The pilot responded by applying excessive right brake, causing an overcorrection to the right. Subsequently, the pilot overcorrected back to the left.

Sequence of Events

As a result of the second overcorrection, the right wing rose upward, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The left wing then struck the runway surface. The airplane continued its rotation to the left before coming to rest in an upright position.

Weather Conditions

The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was variable at 4 knots. However, the local weather observation facility at the airport reported calm wind conditions.

No information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, damage items, time of day, or air traffic control involvement.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Dec 2003 Aviat A-1B accident near Hailey, ID?

After landing on runway 13, an airplane veered left. The pilot overcorrected with excessive right brake, then overcorrected left, causing the right wing to rise, left main gear collapse, and left wing to strike the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Dec 2003 Aviat A-1B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Dec 2003 involved an Aviat A-1B, registration N290AM, at Hailey, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent group loop and the collapse of the right main landing gear.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20031222X02076. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.