Diamond DA 20-C1 N376DC

Summary

On 10 July 2010 at about 19:30 local time, a Diamond DA 20-C1 registered N376DC, operated by American Flight Center, was involved in an accident near Dutch John, Utah, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

10 July 2010 at 19:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Dutch John, Utah, United States

Nearest airport

Dutch John (33U)

Coordinates

40.9178, -109.3906

Aircraft

Diamond DA 20-C1

Registration

N376DC

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

American Flight Center

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Spanish Fork → Dutch Jones

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR10CA344

Nobody was injured.

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while flying he began to experience turbulence and fast-developing clouds. As he approached his destination he observed heavy clouds over the airport and diverted to a nearby alternate airport. Upon approaching the alternate airport he observed moderate weather at his original destination and redirected to the original airport. The approach was uneventful; as the airplane touched down a strong crosswind gust struck the airplane and lifted the right wing. Subsequently the left wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.