N981PA

Substantial
None

RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY A36S/N: E-3599

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 3, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN14CA037
Location
Hayden, CO
Event ID
20131104X02628
Coordinates
40.481388, -107.217781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N981PA
Make
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Serial Number
E-3599
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A36M360
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STRONG TOWER SERVICES LLC TRUSTEE
Address
2000 BRETT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
DE 19720-2428
Country
United States

Analysis

During a straight in approach to land to runway 28, the pilot flew the airplane with a side slip while maintaining runway centerline. At about ten feet above the runway a gust of wind blew the airplane right of centerline and the pilot corrected the airplane back to the runway's centerline. Upon touchdown, the pilot reported that a crosswind blew the airplane's nose to the right, the airplane touched down 10 to 20 degrees right of runway heading, and exited the right side of the runway, making contact with objects off the runway. Both wings sustained substantial damage. Winds reported on the field about the time of the accident were 250 degrees at 23 knots with gusts to 29 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have resulted in abnormal operation of 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# CEN14CA037