PIPER PA-28-181
Texarkana, AR — September 24, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 24, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA682 |
| Event ID | 20111003X42104 |
| Location | Texarkana, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.45222, -93.98778 |
| Airport | Texarkana |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot approached the runway at a higher than normal airspeed resulting in the airplane floating down the runway. While he attempted to bleed off airspeed, the pilot did not correct for a crosswind and the airplane drifted to the right. The airplane touched down on the grass adjacent to the runway then ran up onto a taxiway. The right main and nose gear collapsed. The right wing also struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
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.