Pilot Debrief

Piper PA32 near Fairbanks, AK — 2020-03-28

Final reportANC20CA040
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Date
2020-03-28
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Airport
FAI
Aircraft
Piper PA32
Registration
N1409X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a snowbank.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting to land in strong gusting, crosswind conditions. After touchdown, the airplane veered sharply left, exited the runway, and impacted a snowbank, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had received more instruction in crosswind conditions.

NTSB coding

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