N6064D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA22S/N: 22-4717

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 11, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA544
Location
Atkinson, NE
Event ID
20100917X83854
Coordinates
42.560722, -99.037482
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-4717
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA22PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ACADIANA FIXED WING ROTOR WING INC
Address
PO BOX 340
City
CARENCRO
State / Zip Code
LA 70520-0340
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing to the west on a 4,040 feet long by 50 feet wide asphalt runway. The winds reported at the time of the accident were from 330 degrees at 11 knots, with gusts to 15 knots. The pilot said he was about 5 to 7 feet above the ground and about to touch down when “a big crosswind” came under his right wing and he lost control. The airplane impacted the grassy area to the left of the runway. During the impact the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struts were bent and partially separated. There was substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported that he and his three passengers were not injured. No pre-impact mechanical anomalies were found with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA544