Summary
On September 01, 2008, a Piper PA-22 (N7253D) was involved in an incident near Star City, AR. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway.
The commercial pilot was landing with three passengers. The pilot stated he over flew the airport and based on his observations he anticipated ground turbulence. During landing roll he encountered a gust of wind and lost control of the airplane. The plane departed the runway and fell off a 2 foot drop. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing spar and left elevator were bent.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN08CA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7253D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The commercial pilot was landing with three passengers. The pilot stated he over flew the airport and based on his observations he anticipated ground turbulence. During landing roll he encountered a gust of wind and lost control of the airplane. The plane departed the runway and fell off a 2 foot drop. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing spar and left elevator were bent.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN08CA147