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Aviation accident FTW00LA017

NONE · WRIGHT AVID FLYER MARK IV · 1999-10-23 · SEABROOK, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW00LA017
Event ID
20001212X19960
Type
Accident
Date
1999-10-23
Location
SEABROOK, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.559026, -95.02037

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
WRIGHT
Model
AVID FLYER MARK IV
Registration
N583AF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a downwind landing. Factors were his improper weather evaluation, the prevailing tailwind, and the engine vibration.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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