N4132W

Substantial
None

PIPER PA32-300S/N: 32-40198

Summary

On September 26, 2020, a Piper PA32-300 (N4132W) was involved in an incident near Silver Springs, NV. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR20LA322. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4132W.

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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40198
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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