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February 12, 2015 · Piper PA 46-350P · N427AB
Akron, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Akron, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA 46-350P (2002)
Tail Number
N427AB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA188
The airplane veered off the left side of the runway during landing with a left gusting crosswind. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for the airplane was 17 knots. The pilot stated that he had applied right rudder and left aileron control inputs for the landing. The airplane left main landing gear touched down first and when the right main landing gear contacted the runway, a gust of wind lifted the left wing, resulting in a loss of directional control. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and into a grass area adjacent to the runway where the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Attain/maintain not possible
Full Narrative
The airplane veered off the left side of the runway during landing with a left gusting crosswind. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for the airplane was 17 knots. The pilot stated that he had applied right rudder and left aileron control inputs for the landing. The airplane left main landing gear touched down first and when the right main landing gear contacted the runway, a gust of wind lifted the left wing, resulting in a loss of directional control. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and into a grass area adjacent to the runway where the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportAkron Fulton Intl (5806nm NNE)
Runway07
Runway Length6336 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 46-350P
Tail NumberN427AB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AE2A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 17 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point12 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time20:46
Weather SourceWFAC