Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 16, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA202
Location
Tucson, AZ
Event ID
20140522X23113
Coordinates
32.138610, -111.171386
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 during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N92090
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16523
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3 RICHARD PEARCE CV
Status
Deregistered
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
TX 78626-2270
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while on short final, he made note of the wind direction. After touchdown the wind direction changed and he attempted to adjust for the wind shift however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, traversed on the dirt, and struck a ditch. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a rest on its belly which substantially damaged the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# WPR14CA202