No fatalities

Tail-Wheel Airplane Veers Off Runway 17 During Landing Roll

Gig Harbor, WA, United States

On July 5, 2009, a BOEING A75N1 operated by Mark Moore was involved in an aviation accident near Gig Harbor, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A tail-wheel airplane veered off runway 17 during landing after encountering a right gust, damaging the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures, and airport winds were 220 degrees at 10 knots.

Incident Overview During the landing roll on runway 17, a tail-wheel equipped airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right. The aircraft began to weather vane to the right and veered off the runway despite the pilot's control inputs. The incident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's left wing. ## Pilot Report and Weather Conditions The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. The weather observation station located at the airport reported shortly after the accident winds from 220 degrees at 10 knots. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location.

Contributing factors

PilotResponse/compensationDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jul 2009 BOEING A75N1 accident near Gig Harbor, WA?

A tail-wheel airplane veered off runway 17 during landing after encountering a right gust, damaging the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures, and airport winds were 220 degrees at 10 knots.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 2009 BOEING A75N1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jul 2009 involved a BOEING A75N1, operated by Mark Moore, at Gig Harbor, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control.