N991TF

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 28-7690169

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 24, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA682
Location
Texarkana, AR
Event ID
20111003X42104
Coordinates
33.452220, -93.987777
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 failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N991TF
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7690169
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
NONE
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot approached the runway at a higher than normal airspeed resulting in the airplane floating down the runway. While he attempted to bleed off airspeed, the pilot did not correct for a crosswind and the airplane drifted to the right. The airplane touched down on the grass adjacent to the runway then ran up onto a taxiway. The right main and nose gear collapsed. The right wing also struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA682