N630TG

Substantial
None

PIPER PA46S/N: 4692079

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 17, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA342
Location
Springfield, VT
Event ID
20120518X95227
Coordinates
43.343612, -72.516944
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 in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4692079
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
PA46PA46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA46R-350T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRIPLE DIAMOND GROUP LLC
Address
114 MARKET AVE
City
BOERNE
State / Zip Code
TX 78006-3004
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the airplane incurred a strong gust of wind during landing that lifted the left wing and subsequently the left main landing gear off the ground. He applied full right rudder in an attempt to compensate for the wind, but the airplane continued to veer off the left side of the runway, and struck a runway sign as well as a runway light. The airplane came to rest in a field which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The wind reported at the airport at around the time of the accident was 310 degrees at 10 knots gusting 21 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# ERA12CA342