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November 3, 2013 · Raytheon Aircraft A36 · N981PA

Hayden, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Hayden, CO
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft A36 (2005)
Tail Number
N981PA
Operator
Anderson Greg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA037

During a straight in approach to land to runway 28, the pilot flew the airplane with a side slip while maintaining runway centerline. At about ten feet above the runway a gust of wind blew the airplane right of centerline and the pilot corrected the airplane back to the runway's centerline. Upon touchdown, the pilot reported that a crosswind blew the airplane's nose to the right, the airplane touched down 10 to 20 degrees right of runway heading, and exited the right side of the runway, making contact with objects off the runway. Both wings sustained substantial damage. Winds reported on the field about the time of the accident were 250 degrees at 23 knots with gusts to 29 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have resulted in abnormal operation of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.

Full Narrative

During a straight in approach to land to runway 28, the pilot flew the airplane with a side slip while maintaining runway centerline. At about ten feet above the runway a gust of wind blew the airplane right of centerline and the pilot corrected the airplane back to the runway's centerline. Upon touchdown, the pilot reported that a crosswind blew the airplane's nose to the right, the airplane touched down 10 to 20 degrees right of runway heading, and exited the right side of the runway, making contact with objects off the runway. Both wings sustained substantial damage. Winds reported on the field about the time of the accident were 250 degrees at 23 knots with gusts to 29 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have resulted in abnormal operation of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportYampa Valley (0nm NNW)
Runway28
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRaytheon Aircraft A36
Tail NumberN981PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnderson Greg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO550 · Reciprocating
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 19 kt, gusting 29 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 21 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data