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December 22, 2016 · Piper PA28 140 · N9541W

Shreveport, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Shreveport, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1967)
Tail Number
N9541W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA103

The pilot of the low-wing airplane reported that, during the approach in variable crosswind conditions, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the right for which he corrected and that he then continued the approach. He further reported that, about 10 ft above the runway, the airplane encountered another stronger wind gust from the right and he decided to go around. During the go-around, the airplane encountered yet another wind gust from the right; the right wing rose ,and the left wing dropped and contacted the ground. Subsequently, the airplane cartwheeled and came to rest on the left side of the runway. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The local reported weather about the time of the accident included wind from 060° at 6 knots. The pilot landed on runway 32.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the low wing airplane reported that during the approach in variable crosswind conditions, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right for which he corrected and continued the approach. He further reported, that about 10 feet above the runway the airplane encountered another stronger gust of wind from the right and he decided to go around. During the go-around, the airplane encountered yet another gust of wind from the right; the right wing rose and the left wing dropped and contacted the ground. Subsequently, the airplane cartwheeled and came to rest on the left side of the runway. The pilot reported there were no pre accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of local weather at approximately the time of the accident reported; wind direction 060 degrees true, at 6 knots. The pilot landed on runway 32.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CST
Nearest AirportShreveport Downtown (0nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length5018 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN9541W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time20:19
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data