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June 30, 1990 · Piper PA-28-140 · N7454R
S. Charleston, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
S. Charleston, WV
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N7454R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO90LA062
SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 25 FOOT WIDE RUNWAY AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT. THE PILOT STATED THAT A 'WIND GUST MUST HAVE WEATHERVANED THE AIRCRAFT....'THE PILOT/OWNER HAD SUCCESSFULLY C0MPLETED HIS PRIVATE PILOT FLIGHT CHECK THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A RELATED FACTOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 25 FOOT WIDE RUNWAY AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT. THE PILOT STATED THAT A 'WIND GUST MUST HAVE WEATHERVANED THE AIRCRAFT....'THE PILOT/OWNER HAD SUCCESSFULLY C0MPLETED HIS PRIVATE PILOT FLIGHT CHECK THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMALLORY (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN7454R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourcePILO