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March 6, 2023 · NTSB CEN23LA134 · HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC HA-420 (N118CX)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting left crosswind resulting in the runway excursion.

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NTSB Findings

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

Details

NTSB ReportCEN23LA134
AircraftHONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC HA-420
RegistrationN118CX
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.8140, -106.1208
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