Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA210
Location
West Milford, NJ
Event ID
20061005X01469
Coordinates
41.128055, -74.346664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the wind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KEPPERS RICHARD W
Address
6626 SKYLINE CT
City
ALEXANDRIA
State / Zip Code
VA 22307-1351
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing flare, the pilot of the Piper PA-28R-200 reported that the airplane was "caught" by a gust of wind, while about 3 to 4 feet above the runway. The airplane impacted the runway with lateral motion that "side loaded" the landing gear and resulted in substantial damage, though the pilot did not feel the landing was particularly hard. The pilot reported that a crosswind of 10 to 15 knots was present at the time of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA210