PIPER PA-30
Austin, TX, April 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Austin, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.19444, -97.66972 |
| Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA288 |
| Event ID | 20110415X21714 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-30 |
| Registration # | N171ST |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
Following a cross-country flight, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane while landing, exited the side of the runway, and impacting several signs. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in an upright; nose down position. The airplane's right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage during the accident. Eight minutes after the accident, the automated weather observing system (AWOS) at the accident airport reported, winds variable at 5 knots. The pilot reported that the winds were variable, but before touchdown a gust of wind impacted the airplane, resulting in a misaligned landing. The pilot further reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.