14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, September 11, 2014 in Cascade, ID
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/13/2014
Aircraft: FOUND ACFT CANADA INC FBA 2C1, registration: N500FA
Injuries: 3 Minor.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The pilot was landing the tail-wheel equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. He reported that on final approach, he noticed a right crosswind, input the appropriate correction, and made a good landing. Immediately after touchdown the airplane turned left. He was unable to correct with right aileron control and right rudder pedal input. The pilot initiated a go around however, the airplane hit a fence post. The airplane stalled and turned to the right, about 20-30 feet above the ground. The airplane impacted the runway on its right wing, right main landing gear, and nose. The airplane sustained structural damage to its wings and fuselage.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
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CASCADE -- Authorities in Valley County are responding to a small plane crash at the Cascade Airport that happened just before 11 this morning
Three men were in the plane, two received minor injuries while another was taken to Cascade Hospital with knee injuries.
Deputies say, according to the pilot, he had landed and a gust of wind pushed him off the runway. He made a low arc but didn't gain a lot of altitude, clipped a fence and some trees. When he tried to land again, he crashed on the runway.
Witnesses said they did not see and smoke or fire coming from the aircraft.
We are working to gather more details about the crash, and will update this story as more information becomes available.
CASCADE, Idaho (KBOI) -- A small airplane has crashed at the Cascade Airport -- sending one person to the hospital.
Valley County dispatch says three people were on board the plane, which was flying in from McCall.
Dispatch says the pilot was coming in for the landing when the plane caught some wind under the aircraft and pushed it over.
The person transported reportedly had a knee injury.
- Source: http://www.kboi2.com
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