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August 14, 2005 · Piper PA-22-150 · N6045D

Reno, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N6045D
Operator
Diane Bigby
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA268

During the landing flare, the right wing tip contacted the ground and the airplane veered off the runway. Thereafter, the airplane came to rest adjacent to the runway, on level dirt terrain, and in a nose down attitude. The pilot said the accident occurred during the pilot's fourth touch-and-go landing on runway 26 upon encountering a southerly wind gust. No mechanical malfunction was experienced with the airplane. Minutes before and after the accident, the airport's wind was reported as calm.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain lateral and directional control during the landing flare.

Full Narrative

On August 14, 2005, about 0800 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N6045D, veered off the runway while flaring for an intended touch-and-go landing on runway 26 at the Reno/Stead Airport, Reno, Nevada. The airplane came to rest on level, dirt terrain, in a nose down attitude adjacent to the runway. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot, who co-owned the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight. The flight was performed under the provision of 14 CFR Part 91, and it originated from the airport about 0730. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that she lost control of her airplane during the fourth touch-and-go landing when she encountered a southerly wind gust. The airplane touched down with its nose pointing in a southwesterly direction, and its right wing tip contacted the ground. No mechanical malfunction was experienced with the airplane. At 0756 and 0856, the airport's wind was reported calm. The visibility was at least 10 miles.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 PDT
Nearest AirportReno/Stead (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length7608 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN6045D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDiane Bigby
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time07:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data