PIPER PA-16
Keokuk, IA — July 29, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA503 |
| Event ID | 20120802X21945 |
| Location | Keokuk, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.45972, -91.42861 |
| Airport | Keokuk Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-16 |
| 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 the landing roll in a variable crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot and two passengers departed on a cross-country flight. As they approached their destination airport, the pilot monitored the airport’s automated weather reporting station. The pilot stated the airport’s wind condition changed from 160 degrees at 7 knots, to 200 degrees at 9 knots, and then to 180 degrees at 8 knots, as they got closer to the airport. The pilot added that he made his initial approach to runway 26, but upon circling the airport, the windsock favored runway 8. During the landing roll, the airplane’s right wing lifted. The pilot stated he was unable to lower the wing, the airplane veered right, and continued off the side of runway 8. The airplane came rest in the grass, with substantial damage to the fuselage, just forward of the empennage. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems 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.