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May 17, 2021 · Piper PA28 151 · N416RP

Pinecreek, MN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pinecreek, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA28 151 (1974)
Tail Number
N416RP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA228

The pilot reported he was performing a touch-and-go landing with a gusting crosswind when during the landing flare, the wind gust increased, and the left wing raised up. The pilot added more crosswind control inputs, but overcorrected. The airplane yawed left and the pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane departed the side of the runway and impacted the terrain coming to rest in the grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 33 with wind from 270o at 9 knots with gusts to 19 knots. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he would have performed a go-around.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot reported he was performing a touch-and-go landing with a gusting crosswind when during the landing flare, the wind gust increased, and the left wing raised up. The pilot added more crosswind control inputs, but overcorrected. The airplane yawed left and the pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane departed the side of the runway and impacted the terrain coming to rest in the grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 33 with wind from 270o at 9 knots with gusts to 19 knots. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he would have performed a go-around.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportPiney Pinecreek Border (0nm SE)
Runway33
Runway Length3297 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 151
Tail NumberN416RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data