N69WP

Substantial
None

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

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