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Gunnison, Colorado

September 6, 2021 · NTSB CEN21LA403 · AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1 (N6XC)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing with a quartering tailwind.

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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

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA403
AircraftAVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1
RegistrationN6XC
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.5282, -106.9397
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