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May 26, 2010 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N40800

St. George, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
St. George, UT
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N40800
Operator
Pinnacle Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA266

The pilot stated that he and a passenger flew to St. George on a scenic flight. When approaching St. George, the pilot reported that the wind was generally from the south to southwest; however, with each weather report update the wind direction and speed varied, and the winds were gusty. On final approach, the pilot noted that he needed a significant amount of left rudder and right aileron pressure to maintain alignment with the center line of the runway. Just before landing, the pilot released some of the right aileron pressure and the airplane drifted left of the runway centerline. When the main gear touched the ground the pilot applied full right aileron pressure. At that time, the airplane briefly lifted off the ground again and the nose turned to the left. The airplane began to veer off the left side of the runway into the dirt on the side of the runway towards a set of hangars. The pilot stated that he thought about performing a go-around, but did not think he would have cleared the hangar. At this point the pilot applied the brakes to stop the airplane but impacted the hangar. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he and a passenger flew to St. George on a scenic flight. When approaching St. George, the pilot reported that the wind was generally from the south to southwest; however, with each weather report update the wind direction and speed varied, and the winds were gusty. On final approach, the pilot noted that he needed a significant amount of left rudder and right aileron pressure to maintain alignment with the center line of the runway. Just before landing, the pilot released some of the right aileron pressure, and the airplane drifted left of the runway centerline. When the main gear touched the ground the pilot applied full right aileron pressure. At that time, the airplane briefly lifted off the ground again and the nose turned to the left. The airplane began to veer off the left side of the runway into the dirt on the side of the runway towards a set of hangars. The pilot stated that he thought about performing a go-around, but did not think he would have cleared the hangar. At this point the pilot applied the brakes to stop the airplane but impacted the hangar. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 MDT
Nearest AirportSt. George Municipal (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length6606 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN40800
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPinnacle Aviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 19 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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