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September 3, 2004 · Piper PA-20 · N7030K

Hayden, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hayden, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N7030K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN04LA133

The pilot was attempting to land on a grass strip when he "encountered a strong crosswind." The pilot stated that he landed on a heading of 090. The airplane nosed over causing substantial damage. Winds at Hayden, Colorado, (20 miles south of the grass strip) were reported as 200 degrees at 19 knots with gusts to 30 knots. The pilot estimated the winds were 180 degrees at 14 knots with gusts between 20 and 25 knots. The calculated crosswind component was between 18 and 28 knots. A postaccident examination revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors include the excessive crosswind component, and the gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On September 3, 2004, at approximately 0945 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-20, N7030K, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during landing on a grass strip 20 miles north of Hayden, Colorado. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and his passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at approximately 0930. According to the FAA inspector, the pilot was attempting to land on a grass strip when he "encountered a strong crosswind." The pilot noted on his accident report form that he landed on a heading of 090. The airplane nosed over, wrinkling the firewall, bending both wings and crushing the vertical stabilizer. Winds at Hayden, Colorado, (20 miles south of the grass strip) were from 200 degrees at 19 knots with gusts to 30 knots. The pilot estimated the winds were 180 degrees at 14 knots with gusts between 20 and 25 knots. The calculated crosswind component was between 18 and 28 knots. A postaccident examination revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Grass Strip (1nm N)
Runway090
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN7030K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 19 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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