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September 19, 2010 · Piper PA-28-161 · N436ND
Houma, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houma, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N436ND
Operator
Fly by Knight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA547
During landing, the airplane encountered a crosswind and the pilot experienced a loss of directional control. The airplane departed off the side of the runway and the left wing collided with a runway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the leading edge of the wing. The airport's weather reporting station reported that at the time of the accident there was a crosswind of 8 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
While performing a touch-and-go landing to runway 18, a 6,508 foot long by 150 foot wide runway, the airplane encountered a crosswind. The private pilot lost control of the airplane and the airplane departed the side of the runway. The airplane's left wing collided with a runway distance remaining marker resulting in substantial damaged to the leading edge of the wing. The pilot did not report any known malfunction or mechanical failure prior to the impact. The airport's weather reporting station reported winds from 070 degrees at 8 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHouma Terrabonne (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6508 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN436ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFly by Knight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC