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September 2, 2019 · Piper PA32RT 300 · N31934
Mackinac Island, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Mackinac Island, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA32RT 300 (1978)
Tail Number
N31934
Operator
West Michigan Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA520
The pilot reported that, while landing, the airplane encountered a sudden crosswind and drifted left. The airplane bounced on touchdown and then veered left, exited the runway, impacted a runway light, traveled through a ditch, and the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 360° at 11 knots. The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 26.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway light.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing, the airplane encountered a sudden crosswind and drifted left. The airplane bounced on touchdown and veered left, exited the runway, impacted a runway light, traveled through a ditch, and the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 360° at 11 knots. The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 26.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 EDT
Nearest AirportMackinac Island (0nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length3501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32RT 300
Tail NumberN31934
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWest Michigan Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC