PIPER PA 28R
Wichita, KS — January 24, 2017
Event Information
| Date | January 24, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA123 |
| Event ID | 20170126X12752 |
| Location | Wichita, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.64361, -97.42583 |
| Airport | WICHITA DWIGHT D EISENHOWER NA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, the airplane veered off the runway to the left into the grass. During the runway excursion, the right wing impacted an airport sign, which resulted in substantial damage. After the airplane had stopped, the pilot taxied to the ramp without further incident.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 2 minutes before the accident the wind was 310° at 22 knots, wind gusts at 27 knots. The airplane landed on runway 1R.
According to the pilot operating handbook for the accident airplane, the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the airplane is 20 miles per hour/17.3 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.