MINR · Bellanca 8GCBC · 2004-06-23 · Mankato, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI04CA169
Event ID
20040714X00968
Type
Accident
Date
2004-06-23
Location
Mankato, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.221668, -93.918891
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bellanca
Model
8GCBC
Registration
N88089
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight given the crosswind wind condition. Additional causes were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. The crosswind and the runway light were contributing factors.