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August 31, 2007 · Piper PA-18-150 · N3914Z
Rawlins, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rawlins, WY
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N3914Z
Operator
Donald L Mcmillen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA151
The pilot made a normal landing on runway 28. During the landing rollout, "a crosswind caused the airplane to yaw uncontrollably to the right and it departed the runway." The airplane departed the runway surface, the left main gear sank into soft terrain, and the airplane's left wing struck the terrain. The left rear wing spar and the left aileron were bent. The wind conditions at the time of the accident were 330 degrees at 14 gusting to 23 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind.
Full Narrative
According to a statement by the pilot, he made a normal landing on runway 28. During the landing rollout, "a crosswind caused the airplane to yaw uncontrollably to the right and it departed the runway." As the plane departed the runway surface, the left main gear sank into soft terrain and subsequently, the airplane's left wing contacted the terrain. The commercial rated pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left rear wing spar and the left aileron were bent. The wind conditions at the time of the accident were 330 degrees at 14 gusting to 23 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MDT
Nearest AirportRawlins Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN3914Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald L Mcmillen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC