Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA46 near Springfield, VT — 2012-05-17

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Date
2012-05-17
Location
Springfield, VT, USA
Airport
VSF
Aircraft
PIPER PA46
Registration
N630TG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during landing the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind. He applied full right rudder in an attempt to compensate for the wind, but the airplane veered off the left side of the runway, struck a runway sign and a runway light, and came to rest in a field; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 290 degrees at 7 knots gusting to 15 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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