Casualties unknown

2004-08-29: Champion 7ECA (N2583F) — Lucien Carle — Williams, AZ

Williams, AZ, US

On August 29, 2004, a Champion 7ECA (registration N2583F) operated by Lucien Carle was involved in an aviation accident near Williams, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and his failure to maintain directional/airplane control during landing rollout. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's inadequate remedial action. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot lost directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, causing the airplane to veer off runway 36 and impact a berm. No malfunctions were reported.

Accident Summary

During the landing rollout on runway 36, the pilot of an airplane encountered a gusty crosswind and lost directional control. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway and struck a berm.

Flight Details

The pilot had previously performed one touch-and-go landing on the same runway without incident. No mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot, who indicated that the airplane operated normally throughout the flight.

Landing Conditions

The wind was from 270 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot was aware of the wind conditions and executed a crosswind landing procedure, with the upwind wheel contacting the runway first. Continued application of crosswind controls was applied during the rollout. However, a wind gust caused the airplane to swerve left. The pilot applied engine power in an attempt to regain control, but the effort proved insufficient.

Runway Information

Runway 36 is 5,992 feet long and 100 feet wide.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040910X01389. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.