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April 3, 2023 · Piper PA22 160 · N8500D
White Plains, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
White Plains, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA22 160 (1957)
Tail Number
N8500D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA186
The pilot landed in gusting wind. He reported that after touchdown the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to correct with aileron and rudder; however, the airplane departed the runway, the left wing struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot landed in gusting wind. He reported that after touchdown the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to correct with aileron and rudder; however, the airplane departed the runway, the left wing struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWestchester County (0nm SE)
Runway16
Runway Length6549 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA22 160
Tail NumberN8500D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320-B2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 30 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC