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March 17, 2009 · Piper PA-24-250 · N8215P
San Luis Obispo, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N8215P
Operator
Hodson Keith D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA157
The pilot reported that during touchdown he felt a change in the right crosswind component and his downwind (left) landing gear contacted the ground first. Subsequent right rudder corrections were insufficient and the airplane veered off of the left side of the runway, down an embankment, and impacted an airport perimeter fence. The right wing received an 18-inch-deep by 8-inch-wide indentation approximately 4 feet outboard of the wing root and impact damage to the right wing tip fuel tank.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during touchdown on runway 29, he felt a change in the right crosswind component and his downwind (left) landing gear contacted the ground first. Subsequent right rudder corrections were insufficient and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway, down an embankment, and impacted an airport perimeter fence. The right wing received an 18-inch-deep by 8-inch-wide indentation approximately 4 feet outboard of the wing root and the right wing tip fuel tank was impact damaged. Reported winds at the airport were from 020 degrees at 9 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:59 PDT
Nearest AirportSan Luis County Regional Apt (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length6100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN8215P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHodson Keith D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC