PIPER PA38
Peyton, CO — April 13, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 13, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA284 |
| Event ID | 20110414X75322 |
| Location | Peyton, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.94056, -104.56861 |
| Airport | Meadow Lake Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA38 |
| 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 landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane encountered gusty winds and began to drift to the left. The pilot applied full power in an attempt to do a go-around, but the airplane continued to veer to the left. The airplane went off the left side of the runway, struck terrain, and nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing and fuselage were substantially damage during the accident. The winds at the airport around the time of the accident were headwinds at 8 gusting to 14 knots. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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.