Piper PA-28-236
Alturas, CA — April 4, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 4, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA103 |
| Event ID | 20080430X00570 |
| Location | Alturas, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.48278, -120.56528 |
| Airport | Alturas Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-28-236 |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on the final leg of a cross-country flight and landing on runway 21 at his destination airport. The pilot reported that while landing he struck a "few" landing lights and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported that when he applied engine power the airplane rolled to the left and the wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
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.