MINR · FERDON THORP S-18 · 1993-07-26 · ASH FORK, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX93LA301
Event ID
20001211X12960
Type
Accident
Date
1993-07-26
Location
ASH FORK, AZ, USA
Coordinates
35.129699, -112.520423
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
FERDON
Model
THORP S-18
Registration
N119FF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilots inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a precautionary landing, that resulted in collision with a fence and nose over of the airplane. A cross wind condition was a factor in this accident.