N6581HPIPER J42023-08-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J4S/N: 4-831

Summary

On August 22, 2023, a Piper J4 (N6581H) was involved in an incident near Cleburne, TX. 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 while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA378. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6581H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA378
Location
Cleburne, TX
Event ID
20230823192926
Coordinates
32.353750, -97.433750
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 while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4-831
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1939
Model / ICAO
J4J4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J4A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COOK MIKE R
Address
PO BOX 115
City
RYE
State / Zip Code
CO 81069-0115
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# CEN23LA378