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April 23, 2011 · Piper PA-28-180 · N57WV
Lake Wales, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lake Wales, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N57WV
Operator
Lycett James T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA259
The pilot stated that during the landing roll the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered off the left side of the turf runway. After the pilot regained control, he attempted to avoid a ditch by applying right rudder. He was unsuccessful in correcting the airplane's alignment and the left main landing gear impacted the ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, a gust of wind impacted the airplane, which turned to the left and departed the left side of the 50-feet-wide, turf runway. After the pilot regained control, he attempted to avoid a ditch by imputing right rudder. The left main landing gear impacted the ditch resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportChalet Suzanne Air Strip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2313 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN57WV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLycett James T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC