# NTSB SEA92LA093: Aviat A-1, N200HU, Arco, ID, May 8, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 8, 1992, 08:55 local (14:55 UTC)
- Place: Arco, ID
- Coordinates: 43.649688, -113.279312 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.6497&lon=-113.2793&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 13, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41671
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA92LA093
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41671/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA093

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSSWINDS AND GUSTS.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, landing - roll

## Analysis

AFTER DIVERTING DUE TO WEATHER THE PILOT EXECUTED A FULL FLAP APPROACH TO RUNWAY 5 AT THE AIRPORT. HE REPORTED THE WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE LANDING AS 320 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS GUSTING TO 14. UPON TOUCHDOWN THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND DURING THE RECOVERY THE LEFT WINGTIP IMPACTED THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N200HU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N200HU), registered now, S/N 1203, built 1992 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Aviat A-1
- Registry model: [Aviat A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-a-1) (registry code 2210302) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1203
- Airframe hours: 23
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-C1G 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Bjornson, Donald R.
- Registered owner: Bjornson, Donald R.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 2, 2000, 23 hours before
- Departed: IDA, IDAHO FALLS, ID
- Destination: SMN, SALMON, ID
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: U57, Arco-Butte County, runway 5, 4,800 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 60; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 1,542 total, 15 in this make and model, 1,397 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 8 knots, gusting 14
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## 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 19920508016789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920508016789A), May 8, 1992: Chris A1, Arco, ID, Substantial damage. Bounced on landing. Dragged a wing and ground looped. Wind gust exceeded crosswind component.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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