Piper PA24
Slaton, TX — February 12, 2019
Event Information
| Date | February 12, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA140 |
| Event ID | 20190218X11140 |
| Location | Slaton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.48528, -101.66167 |
| Airport | Slaton Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA24 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's complacency, which led to his improper crosswind correction and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that following a solo cross-country flight, during landing he became complacent, and did not compensate for the right crosswind. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and crossed over the taxiway and the right main landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the right wing and the stabilator struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the stabilator.
The student reported that the wind about the time of the accident was from 220° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 18.
The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.