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October 25, 1990 · Piper PA-28-140 · N98077
Fort Myers, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N98077
Operator
Sartain Ernest P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA015
WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 5 WITH WINDS REPORTED TO BE FROM 360 AT 8 KNOTS PILOT ENCOUNTER GUST FROM LEFT. LEFT WING WAS LIFTED AND RIGHT WING AND NOSE AREA OF AIRCRAFT STRUCK RUNWAY. WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 300 AT 12 KNOTS FOUR MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE LANDING WITH SHIFTING GUSTY WINDS.
Full Narrative
WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 5 WITH WINDS REPORTED TO BE FROM 360 AT 8 KNOTS PILOT ENCOUNTER GUST FROM LEFT. LEFT WING WAS LIFTED AND RIGHT WING AND NOSE AREA OF AIRCRAFT STRUCK RUNWAY. WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 300 AT 12 KNOTS FOUR MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 EDT
Nearest AirportPace Field (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6401 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN98077
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSartain Ernest P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:59
Weather SourceWFAC