N2092E

Substantial
Minor

Piper PA-28-236S/N: 28-7911043

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 4, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA103
Location
Alturas, CA
Event ID
20080430X00570
Coordinates
41.482776, -120.565277
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2092E
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7911043
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-28-236P28B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCARTHUR GEORGE
Address
PO BOX 159
Status
Deregistered
City
MCARTHUR
State / Zip Code
CA 96056-0159
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot was on the final leg of a cross-country flight and landing on runway 21 at his destination airport. The pilot reported that while landing he struck a "few" landing lights and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported that when he applied engine power the airplane rolled to the left and the wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA103