9 Apr 2009: REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH Gemini Remos G-3/600

9 Apr 2009: REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH Gemini Remos G-3/600 — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Jefferson, WA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds conditions while approaching to land.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

A witness reported observing the accident airplane on approach to runway 09. As the airplane was nearing the runway, it was flying slowly. Suddenly the right wing rose up, and the airplane nosed into the ground. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude after cartwheeling about 180 degrees around. The witness further reported that the wind was coming from the south-southeast. Its speed varied from light to sudden gusts upwards of 25 to 30 miles per hour.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Response/compensation
  • cause Crosswind correction — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 160/25kt, vis 10sm

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