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January 5, 2022 · Piper PA-28-181 · N1961J
Washington, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Washington, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181 (1978)
Tail Number
N1961J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA095
The pilot reported that after an uneventful landing, a strong gust of wind pushed the airplane off the runway surface. The airplane went across the grass and struck a precision approach path indicator light (PAPI). The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 18 with wind 250o at 14 knots with gusts to 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after an uneventful landing, a strong gust of wind pushed the airplane off the runway surface. The airplane went across the grass and struck a precision approach path indicator light (PAPI). The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 18 with wind 250o at 14 knots with gusts to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:51 EST
Nearest AirportDaviess County Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4615 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN1961J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SERI · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 25 F
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC