Pilot Debrief

Piper PA-28-236 near Alturas, CA — 2008-04-04

Final reportSEA08CA103
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Date
2008-04-04
Location
Alturas, CA, USA
Airport
KAAT
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-236
Registration
N2092E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while landing he struck a few runway lights and initiated a go-around. He said that when he applied engine power, the airplane rolled to the left, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

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