N5761Z is a 1980 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Stamford, CT. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 1980. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 46 years old
- 1 of 118 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2
2021
1980
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The pilot reported that during the landing roll to runway 12, a gust of wind "weather vaned" the airplane to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the weather vane with the application of rudder but was unable to maintain directional control. The tail of the airplane started to rise and the airplane nosed over on the right side of the runway. The upper wings and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 210 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported the wind as 160 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 16 knots.
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