Bermuda Dunes Airport, Palm Springs, CA

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Accident occurred Monday, November 11 , 2002 in Bermuda Dunes, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 12/28/2004
Aircraft: Boeing B75N1, registration: N275HP
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
The airplane veered off of the runway during landing and nosed over. During the landing roll with a 90-degree right crosswind, the airplane began to weathervane to the right. The pilot applied aft elevator, full left rudder, and full left brake. The left wing contacted the runway, and the airplane departed the runway. It went into sand and came to rest inverted. The airport manager reported that gusty wind conditions existed during the time of the accident.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:

the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.

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Accident occurred Monday, February 07, 2000 in BERMUDA DUNES, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 7/2/2001
Aircraft: Cessna 172N, registration: N739GQ
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. No discrepancies were noted with the first two touch-and go's. On the third landing he had already engaged carburetor heat, applied full throttle, and raised the flaps when he noted that he was right of centerline. He indicated that he tried to steer the airplane like a car with the control yoke back to centerline instead of using the rudder pedals. The airplane departed the runway and the right wing struck bushes, spun around, and came to a stop. The pilot reported that he had 30 hours total time in all aircraft. He noted no discrepancies with the airframe or engine.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:

Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.




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