PIPER PA 46
Pflugerville, TX — March 20, 2016
Event Information
| Date | March 20, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA155 |
| Event ID | 20160323X12813 |
| Location | Pflugerville, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.39500, -97.56306 |
| Airport | AUSTIN EXECUTIVE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 46 |
| 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 touchdown in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during touch down in gusty crosswind conditions, the airplane veered off the runway to the left. He further reported when he corrected to get back onto the runway the nose gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.