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May 11, 2011 · Piper PA-23-250 · N4760P
Clayton, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Clayton, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N4760P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA294
According to the pilot, the airplane was about to touch down when a gust of wind caused the left wing to drop toward the ground. The wing impacted the ground and skidded on the turf runway. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest and was engulfed in flames, which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane landed approximately 150 feet prior to the turf runway’s threshold. The wind, recorded at an airport 12 miles to the south about the time of the accident, was from 030 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 19 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot's written statement, the airplane was about to touchdown when a gust of wind caused the left wing to drop toward the ground. The wing impacted the ground, and skidded on the turf runway. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest and was engulfed in flames which resulted in substantial damage. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that responded to the accident site, the airplane landed approximately 150 feet prior to the turf runway threshold. Winds recorded at an airport 12 miles to the south, about the time of the accident, were from 030 degrees at 10 knots with gusts of 19 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportRitchie Airfield (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN4760P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250 | Lycoming · 0-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 10 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC