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September 13, 2013 · Piper PA28 151 151 · N4379F
Abingdon, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Abingdon, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA28 151 151 (1976)
Tail Number
N4379F
Operator
Ivanov Tochev T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA419
The pilot stated that after takeoff he proceeded to the accident airport where the wind was forecast to be from 340 degrees gusting to 12 knots. On final approach for runway 6, he made minor crosswind corrections and executed a normal landing. After touchdown on runway centerline while at just under 60 knots, a wind gust occurred and he applied right rudder and aileron control inputs but the airplane was pointed at the left edge of the runway. The airplane went off the runway onto wet grass resulting in reduced braking action. The airplane travelled into a gulley resulting in aft displacement of the nose landing gear. Following recovery of the airplane several tubes of the engine mount were fractured.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in collision with terrain and aft displacement of the nose landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after takeoff he proceeded to the accident airport where the wind was forecast to be from 340 degrees gusting to 12 knots. On final approach for runway 06, he made minor crosswind corrections and executed a normal landing. After touchdown on runway centerline while at just under 60 knots, a wind gust occurred and he applied right rudder and aileron control inputs but the airplane was pointed at the left edge of the runway. The airplane went off the runway onto wet grass resulting in reduced braking action. The airplane travelled into a gulley resulting in aft displacement of the nose landing gear. Following recovery of the airplane several tubes of the engine mount were fractured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EDT
Nearest AirportVirginia Highlands Airport (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length4471 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 151 151
Tail NumberN4379F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIvanov Tochev T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC