N41553

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA 18-150S/N: 1809067

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 30, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA265
Location
Laurel, MT
Event ID
20160531X02231
Coordinates
45.704444, -108.759445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the both wings.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
1809067
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1993
Model / ICAO
PA 18-150M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GOLDEN ARROW AVIATION INC
Address
5305 LIMESTONE RD STE 200
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808-1247
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during the landing touchdown, a gust of wind lifted the airplane's right wing and forced the airplane to the left side of runway 32. The pilot reported that he overcompensated with right rudder and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.

The meteorological aerodrome report at the nearest weather reporting facility at the time of the accident was about 11 miles northeast reported: 310353Z 07005KTS 10SM FEW075 FEW150 SCT200 11/02 A3013 RMK AO2

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA265