Piper PA28R
Twin Falls, ID — March 6, 2020
Event Information
| Date | March 6, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA100 |
| Event ID | 20200306X44756 |
| Location | Twin Falls, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.48333, -114.48473 |
| Airport | Joslin Field - Magic Valley Re |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA28R |
| 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 pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway approach light.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll with a reported 80° left crosswind of 18 knots, with gusts to 24 knots, the airplane unexpectedly became airborne due to a wind gust. The pilot aborted the takeoff when the airplane drifted off the right side of the runway, and landed in the dirt, closed the throttle and applied braking. As the airplane continued forward its right wing collided with a runway approach light, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies 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.