PIPER PA 28R-200
La Pointe, WI — May 24, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA257 |
| Event ID | 20140527X65514 |
| Location | La Pointe, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.78889, -90.75833 |
| Airport | Major Gilbert Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28R-200 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind from the right during final approach to an island airport. The pilot applied aileron and rudder to correct, but the airplane touched down "awkwardly" on the runway. The pilot then applied back pressure on the yoke and the airplane became airborne before landing hard onto the runway. The airplane then veered to the right then to the left at which time it departed the left side of the runway. The right wing separated from the airplane when it contacted a tree before the airplane came to rest. The recorded wind condition at an airport located 18 miles from the accident site had a variable direction at 5 knots.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.