N436ND

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161S/N: 2842213

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 19, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA547
Location
Houma, LA
Event ID
20100919X85738
Coordinates
29.566389, -90.660278
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 crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2842213
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLY BY KNIGHT INC
Address
800 JUDGE LEON FORD DR
City
HAMMOND
State / Zip Code
LA 70401-9548
Country
United States

Analysis

While performing a touch-and-go landing to runway 18, a 6,508 foot long by 150 foot wide runway, the airplane encountered a crosswind. The private pilot lost control of the airplane and the airplane departed the side of the runway. The airplane's left wing collided with a runway distance remaining marker resulting in substantial damaged to the leading edge of the wing. The pilot did not report any known malfunction or mechanical failure prior to the impact. The airport's weather reporting station reported winds from 070 degrees at 8 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA547