N69WPPIPER PA-32R-300 1989-07-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R-300 S/N: 32R7780420

Summary

On July 22, 1989, a Piper PA-32R-300 (N69WP) was involved in an incident near Blacksburg, VA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO89LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N69WP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 22, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA061
Location
BLACKSBURG, VA
Event ID
20001213X28745
Coordinates
37.230766, -80.419387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R7780420
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-300 P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HUTCHESON JON
Address
3216 S COUNTY ROAD 675 E
City
GREENCASTLE
State / Zip Code
IN 46135-7525
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO89LA061