Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-181 near Texarkana, AR — 2011-09-24

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Date
2011-09-24
Location
Texarkana, AR, USA
Airport
TXK
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-181
Registration
N991TF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.

NTSB 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, where the right main and nose gear collapsed. The right wing also struck the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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