Guys,

I really hesitate to even write on this as the second guessing after any accident usually goes way overboard.

I think that if the guy couldn't keep it on the runway it's probably not what happened afterwards that was his downfall.

A "take home" suggestion would be to practice landing with the nosewheel held on the white centerline for touchdown and rollout.  See how much crosswind you can handle doing this.  It's great training and you can try it on every landing.  Think of it as getting ready for the day you have to deadstick it onto a narrow road.

 

Condolences to everyone for this tragic accident.

 

Mark Ravinski

LNC2  1432 hrs