PIPER PA-22-160
North Little Rock, AR — April 5, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA237 |
| Event ID | 20090406X62549 |
| Location | North Little Rock, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.83306, -92.25389 |
| Airport | North Little Rock Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted a crosswind takeoff with winds 60 degrees off runway heading at 24 knots gusting to 34 knots. Unable to keep the airplane on the runway centerline the pilot reportedly elected to exit the downwind side of the concrete runway onto the grass. As the airplane exited the runway's edge it nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position. The airplane's wings and vertical stabilizer sustained structural damage. There were no reported mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane's flight controls.
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.