PIPER PA 32-260
Jackpot, NV — September 21, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA270 |
| Event ID | 20150923X04608 |
| Location | Jackpot, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.97639, -114.65750 |
| Airport | JACKPOT/HAYDEN FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 32-260 |
| 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 the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll a "dust devil hit the rear" of the airplane, "throwing it into the right lane and sliding the airplane sideways down the runway." The pilot reported that the airplane veered off the left side of the runway, over a dirt berm, and impacted a fence with the left wing.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
A witness that was at the airport reported the wind was calm all day.
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.