Summary
On April 05, 2009, a Piper PA-22-160 (N9600D) was involved in an incident near North Little Rock, AR. 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: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
The pilot attempted a crosswind takeoff with winds 60 degrees off runway heading at 24 knots gusting to 34 knots. Unable to keep the airplane on the runway centerline the pilot reportedly elected to exit the downwind side of the concrete runway onto the grass. As the airplane exited the runway's edge it nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position. The airplane's wings and vertical stabilizer sustained structural damage. There were no reported mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane's flight controls.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA237. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9600D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot attempted a crosswind takeoff with winds 60 degrees off runway heading at 24 knots gusting to 34 knots. Unable to keep the airplane on the runway centerline the pilot reportedly elected to exit the downwind side of the concrete runway onto the grass. As the airplane exited the runway's edge it nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position. The airplane's wings and vertical stabilizer sustained structural damage. There were no reported mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane's flight controls.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA237