PIPER PA28
Myrtle Creek, OR — March 16, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 16, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA136 |
| Event ID | 20210318102779 |
| Location | Myrtle Creek, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.99726, -123.31534 |
| Airport | Myrtle Creek Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
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.