NONE · Powers BEDE BD-4 · 1996-05-25 · PACIFIC CITY, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA96LA097
Event ID
20001208X05876
Type
Accident
Date
1996-05-25
Location
PACIFIC CITY, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.190158, -123.960166
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Powers
Model
BEDE BD-4
Registration
N239CP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, and his failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with tall grass beside the intended landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions (crosswind and gusts), and tall grass (high vegetation) beside the runway.