Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-30 near Austin, TX — 2011-04-12

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Date
2011-04-12
Location
Austin, TX, USA
Airport
AUS
Aircraft
PIPER PA-30
Registration
N171ST
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane while landing. He said that the airplane exited the side of the runway, and impacted several signs. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in an upright, nose down position. The airplane’s right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot said that prior to touchdown the airplane encountered a gust of wind. He reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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