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May 12, 2003 · Piper PA-22-150 · CFKLW

Roanoke, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Roanoke, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
CFKLW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03LA105

The pilot was landing on runway 24, when the airplane experienced a wind gust just after touchdown. The airplane became airborne again and departed the left side of the runway. The airplane impacted on a taxiway, which damaged the horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, rudder, right elevator, and portions of the fuselage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 290 degrees at 19 knots, with 30 knot gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On May 12, 2003, about 1630 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, Canadian registry CFKLW, was substantially damaged while landing at the Roanoke Regional Airport, Roanoke, Virginia. The foreign certificated pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was owned by the pilot, and had been converted from a tri-cycle to tail-wheel landing gear configuration. The pilot reported he was landing on runway 24, a 6,800-foot long, 150-foot wide, asphalt runway, when he experienced a wind gust, just after touchdown. The airplane became airborne again, turned sideways, and departed the left side of the runway. The airplane impacted on a taxiway, which damaged the horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, rudder, right elevator, and portions of the fuselage. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot reported 1,800 hours of total flight experience, which included about 1,000 hours in make and model. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 290 degrees at 19 knots, with 30 knot gusts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportRoanoke Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length6800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberCFKLW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 150-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 19 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 41 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time20:30
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data