PIPER PA 46-350P
Akron, OH — February 12, 2015
Event Information
| Date | February 12, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA188 |
| Event ID | 20150403X41941 |
| Location | Akron, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.03750, -81.46667 |
| Airport | AKRON FULTON INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 46-350P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The airplane veered off the left side of the runway during landing with a left gusting crosswind. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for the airplane was 17 knots. The pilot stated that he had applied right rudder and left aileron control inputs for the landing. The airplane left main landing gear touched down first and when the right main landing gear contacted the runway, a gust of wind lifted the left wing, resulting in a loss of directional control. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and into a grass area adjacent to the runway where the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane.
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.