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December 30, 2011 · Piper PA-28-161 · N8330S
Raleigh, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N8330S
Operator
Chapel Hill Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA160
According to the pilot, the airplane encountered a gust of wind at the start of the landing flare, and the airplane drifted to the left side of the runway. The airplane touched down, and during the landing roll, the left main landing gear departed the left side of the runway. The pilot unsuccessfully attempted to control the airplane with rudder input, but the left wing struck a tree, and the airplane veered to the left and came to rest in mud, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The wind recorded at an airport 14 miles to the south about the time of the accident, was from 200 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 16 knots. 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
According to the pilot, a gust of wind struck the airplane as he began the landing flare, and the airplane drifted to the left side of the runway. The airplane touched down, and during the landing roll the left main landing gear departed the left side of the runway. The pilot unsuccessfully attempted to control the airplane with rudder input, but the left wing struck a tree, the airplane veered to the left, and came to rest in mud off the side of the runway resulting in substantial damage. The wind, recorded at an airport 14 miles to the south about the time of the accident, was from 200 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 16 knots. The pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportTriple W Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3004 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN8330S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChapel Hill Flying Club
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 31 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC