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October 16, 2016 · Piper PA24 250 · N8277P

Wagoner, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wagoner, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA24 250 (1963)
Tail Number
N8277P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA037

The pilot reported that he made the approach at 80 nautical miles per hour (knots) with full flaps, "crabbing into the wind," and during the landing roll a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer left of the runway centerline. The pilot further reported that he attempted to correct back to the centerline with rudder, but ran out of rudder authority. As the airplane veered off the left side of the runway the left wing impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported the wind direction as variable, at a speed of 24 knots. The pilot landed runway 18. A weather reporting station 14 miles to the south, at 1353 reported wind 170 true at 17 knots gusting to 26 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he made the approach at 80 nautical miles per hour (knots) with full flaps, "crabbing into the wind," and during the landing roll a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer left of the runway centerline. The pilot further reported that he attempted to correct back to the centerline with rudder, but ran out of rudder authority. As the airplane veered off the left side of the runway the left wing impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported the wind direction as variable, at a speed of 24 knots. The pilot landed runway 18. A weather reporting station 14 miles to the south, at 1353 reported wind 170 true at 17 knots gusting to 26 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHefner-Easley (0nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length3401 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA24 250
Tail NumberN8277P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1D5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 14 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data