# NTSB WPR14CA372: Found Acft Canada FBA 2C1, N500FA, Cascade, ID, September 11, 2014 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 11, 2014, 09:45 local (15:45 UTC) - Place: Cascade, ID - Coordinates: 44.496387, -116.010002 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.4964&lon=-116.0100&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 3 minor - Status: Completed, report November 13, 2014 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: FAA FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 90064 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR14CA372 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/90064/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90064 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA372 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=3640103), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=3640103), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: fence/fence post](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md?model=3640103), [All aircraft, 313 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md) - [Wind: variable wind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025/cases.md?model=3640103), [All aircraft, 113 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=3640103), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=3640103), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) - [Initial climb: Aerodynamic stall/spin](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241); cases with it: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md?model=3640103), [All aircraft, 1,529 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md) - [Uncontrolled descent: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=3640103), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot was landing the tail-wheel equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. He reported that on final approach, he noticed a right crosswind, input the appropriate correction, and made a good landing. Immediately after touchdown the airplane turned left. He was unable to correct with right aileron control and right rudder pedal input. The pilot initiated a go around however, the airplane hit a fence post. The airplane stalled and turned to the right, about 20-30 feet above the ground. The airplane impacted the runway on its right wing, right main landing gear, and nose. The airplane sustained structural damage to its wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot was landing the tail-wheel equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. He reported that on final approach, he noticed a right crosswind, input the appropriate correction, and made a good landing. Immediately after touchdown the airplane turned left. He was unable to correct with right aileron control and right rudder pedal input. The pilot initiated a go around however, the airplane hit a fence post. The airplane stalled and turned to the right, about 20-30 feet above the ground. The airplane impacted the runway on its right wing, right main landing gear, and nose. The airplane sustained structural damage to its wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N500FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500FA), registered now, S/N 40 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: FOUND ACFT CANADA INC FBA 2C1 (1) - Registry model: [Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1](https://openairdocs.org/model/found-acft-canada-fba-2c1) (registry code 3640103) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540-L1C5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-l1c5) (registry code 41782, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 40 - Year built: 2003 - Airframe hours: 759 - Engines: Lycoming IO-540-L1C5 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, November 2, 2013 - Departed: MYL, McCall, ID - Destination: U70, Cascade, ID - Airport: U70, Cascade, runway 30, 4,300 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 54; injuries: minor; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, without waivers/limitations; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 1,806 total, 148 in this make and model, 1,703 as pilot in command, 43 in the last 90 days, 16 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 45 °F ## 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 20140911016169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140911016169A), Sep 11, 2014: Found Acft Canada Inc FBA-2C1, Cascade, ID, Substantial damage. Upon touch down and landing rollout, the airman lost directional control while landing in a cross wind and departed the runway striking a fence post, becoming… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on October 29, 2014, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90064. 1.4 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40418336&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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