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Gypsom, Colorado

June 17, 2020 · NTSB CEN20CA235 · Cub Crafters CCX-2000-0086 (N339KT)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Effect on equipment - F

Details

NTSB ReportCEN20CA235
AircraftCub Crafters CCX-2000-0086
RegistrationN339KT
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.6406, -106.9097
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