Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 26, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20LA322
Location
Silver Springs, NV
Event ID
20200929102058
Coordinates
39.401847, -119.254120
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 a nighttime landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA32-300
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TOPKEN WILLIAM F
Address
6965 COX RD
City
FALLON
State / Zip Code
NV 89406-7380
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20LA322