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March 6, 2020 · Piper PA28R 200 · N41429
Twin Falls, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Twin Falls, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA28R 200 (1974)
Tail Number
N41429
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA100
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll with an 80° left crosswind of 18 knots, gusting to 24 knots, the airplane unexpectedly became airborne due to a wind gust. The airplane drifted off the right side of the runway, so the pilot aborted the takeoff and landed on dirt, closed the throttle, and applied braking. As the airplane continued forward, its right wing impacted a runway approach light, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway approach light.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll with a reported 80° left crosswind of 18 knots, with gusts to 24 knots, the airplane unexpectedly became airborne due to a wind gust. The pilot aborted the takeoff when the airplane drifted off the right side of the runway, and landed in the dirt, closed the throttle and applied braking. As the airplane continued forward its right wing collided with a runway approach light, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 MST
Nearest AirportJoslin Field - Magic Valley Re (0nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length8703 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28R 200
Tail NumberN41429
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-CIC · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 19 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time17:32
Weather SourceWFAC