Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 23, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA259
Location
Lake Wales, FL
Event ID
20110423X04721
Coordinates
27.952222, -81.600830
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 during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N57WV
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-4648
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LYCETT JAMES T
Address
790 NW PLACID AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT SAINT LUCIE
State / Zip Code
FL 34983-1089
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, a gust of wind impacted the airplane, which turned to the left and departed the left side of the 50-feet-wide, turf runway. After the pilot regained control, he attempted to avoid a ditch by imputing right rudder. The left main landing gear impacted the ditch resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies 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# ERA11CA259