PIPER PA-28-180
Lake Wales, FL, April 23, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 23, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lake Wales, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.95222, -81.60083 |
| Airport | Chalet Suzanne Air Strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA259 |
| Event ID | 20110423X04721 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Registration # | N57WV |
| Operator | LYCETT JAMES T |
| Owner | LYCETT JAMES T |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, a gust of wind impacted the airplane, which turned to the left and departed the left side of the 50-feet-wide, turf runway. After the pilot regained control, he attempted to avoid a ditch by imputing right rudder. The left main landing gear impacted the ditch resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no preexisting 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.