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September 9, 2016 · Piper Aircraft PA46R 350T · N563WT

Reserve, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reserve, NM
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA46R 350T (2008)
Tail Number
N563WT
Operator
Airtrek Investments
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA505

The pilot reported that while landing at dusk, he attempted to activate the pilot controlled lighting system, but was not successful. He further reported that there was a significant left crosswind, and that perhaps he did not crab enough. The airplane touched down on the grass to the right of the runway, he applied left rudder, the airplane veered to the left, crossed the runway, and continued off the runway to the left into rough terrain. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in a nose down position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to the pilot, the weather at the time of the accident was wind 170 degrees true at 11 knots. The airplane landed on runway 24.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while landing at dusk, he attempted to activate the pilot controlled lighting system, but was not successful. He further reported that there was a significant left crosswind, and that perhaps he did not crab enough. The airplane touched down on the grass to the right of the runway, he applied left rudder, the airplane veered to the left, crossed the runway, and continued off the runway to the left into rough terrain. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in a nose down position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to the pilot, the weather at the time of the accident was wind 170 degrees true at 11 knots. The airplane landed on runway 24.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:12 MDT
Nearest AirportRESERVE (0nm WSW)
Runway24
Runway Length4777 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper Aircraft PA46R 350T
Tail NumberN563WT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirtrek Investments
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AE2A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time02:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data