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February 22, 2021 · Piper Aircraft PA46R-350T · N560CA
Kansas City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA46R-350T (2009)
Tail Number
N560CA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA137
The pilot reported that during landing, the nose wheel began to steer the airplane to the right. He lost directional control of the airplane, and it exited the side of the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing was substantially damaged. Postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal a reason for the loss of directional control.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible
Full Narrative
On February 22, 2021, about 1100 central standard time, a Piper PA46R-350T, N560CA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident while landing at the Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport, Kansas City, Missouri. The pilot and 4 passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The pilot reported he made a normal approach and landing on runway 19 and during the landing roll, the nose wheel “pulled” uncontrollably to the right. The pilot lost control of the airplane and it departed the right side of the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing was substantially damaged. Examination of the airplane did not reveal a reason for the loss of nose wheel directional control.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportCharles B Wheeler Downtown (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length6827 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft PA46R-350T
Tail NumberN560CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AE2A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F / 27 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourceWFAC