PIPER PA32-300
Silver Springs, NV — September 26, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 26, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20LA322 |
| Event ID | 20200929102058 |
| Location | Silver Springs, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.40185, -119.25412 |
| Airport | Silver Springs Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32-300 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a nighttime landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.
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.