Aviation accident WPR12FA432

1 fatal · KUNDEL VANS RV 7A · 2012-09-21 · Laramie, WY, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR12FA432
Event ID: 20120921X20003
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-09-21
Location: Laramie, WY, USA
Coordinates: 41.321666, -105.661666

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: KUNDEL
Model: VANS RV 7A
Registration: N423RA
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to attempt a landing with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during final approach and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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