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N711NN accident description

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Crash location 42.712500°N, 93.920000°W
Nearest city Eagle Grove, IA
42.684138°N, 93.909391°W
2.0 miles away
Tail number N711NN
Accident date 03 Jul 2017
Aircraft type Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered wind, exited the runway to the left, and the wing struck a runway light. The right hand wing sustained substantial damage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located about 7 nautical miles east-northeast, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 060° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 13.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.

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