# NTSB CHI07CA223: Bush Caddy USA LSA, N714Q, Chadron, NE, July 20, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 20, 2007, 14:30 local (20:30 UTC) - Place: Chadron, NE - Coordinates: 42.833332, -102.989997 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.8333&lon=-102.9900&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 30, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA-Lincoln FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 66346 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI07CA223 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66346/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA223 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty, crosswind condition. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, landing - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The airplane was substantially damaged when the right wing contacted the ground during landing. The pilot reported that as the flight approached the intended destination, he monitored the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and determined that the prevailing winds were from 190 degrees at 16 knots, with gusts to 26 knots. As he entered the traffic pattern for runway 20 (6,000 feet by 100 feet, concrete) he observed the windsock, which confirmed the winds were down the runway. He noted that the airplane touched down about 300 feet past the runway threshold. The pilot stated "the touchdown was a good wheel landing" and he initially maintained control of the airplane. However, a "strong crosswind tipped up one wing" and although he was able to correct, the encounter caused the airplane "to be headed off the runway into a berm." He elected to initiate a go-around and added full power in an attempt to clear the berm, with the intention of re-entering the traffic pattern. The pilot reported that after the aircraft became airborne, he "experienced a severe crosswind" that caused the right wing to contact the ground. The airport Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS), at 1353, recorded winds from 170 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 26 knots. At 1453, the recorded winds were from 180 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots. ## Factual narrative The airplane was substantially damaged when the right wing contacted the ground during landing. The pilot reported that as the flight approached the intended destination, he monitored the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and determined that the prevailing winds were from 190 degrees at 16 knots, with gusts to 26 knots. As he entered the traffic pattern for runway 20 (6,000 feet by 100 feet, concrete) he observed the windsock, which confirmed the winds were down the runway. He noted that the airplane touched down about 300 feet past the runway threshold. The pilot stated "the touchdown was a good wheel landing" and he initially maintained control of the airplane. However, a "strong crosswind tipped up one wing" and although he was able to correct, the encounter caused the airplane "to be headed off the runway into a berm." He elected to initiate a go-around and added full power in an attempt to clear the berm, with the intention of re-entering the traffic pattern. The pilot reported that after the aircraft became airborne, he "experienced a severe crosswind" that caused the right wing to contact the ground. The airport Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS), at 1353, recorded winds from 170 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 26 knots. At 1453, the recorded winds were from 180 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N714Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N714Q-2011-06-18), registration cancelled 2011-06-18, S/N BCLSA-001-A, built 2007 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Bush Caddy USA LSA - Registry model: [Bush Caddy USA LSA](https://openairdocs.org/model/bush-caddy-usa-lsa) (registry code 05902QA) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Rotax 912UL series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul-series) (registry code 55571, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: BCLSA-001-A - Airframe hours: 31 - Engines: Rotax 912S 80 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Special light-sport (Special) - Departed: CPR, Casper, WY - Destination: CDR, Chadron, NE - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: CDR, Chadron Muni, runway 20, 6,000 × 100 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 26; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review November 1, 2006; seat: left; flight hours: 57 total, 12 in this make and model, 23 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 16 knots, gusting 23 - Visibility: 9 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 29.97 inHg - Observed at: CDR ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20070720012989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070720012989A), Jul 20, 2007: Amtr BUSHCADDYLSA, Chadron, NE, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot and his passenger were enroute from morgan, Utah, to oshkosh, Wisconsin. While landing at Chadron Municipal Airport (cdr), Chadron, Nebraska,… From the NTSB's public API. 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