N9600D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-160S/N: 22-6509

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 5, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA237
Location
North Little Rock, AR
Event ID
20090406X62549
Coordinates
34.833057, -92.253890
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 during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9600D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-6509
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-22-160PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LANCE V GLENN
Address
155 PUMP SPRINGS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
AR 71852-3775
Country
United States

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