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April 12, 2024 · Piper PA-32-300 · N4011R
Willcox, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Willcox, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300 (1967)
Tail Number
N4011R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC24LA030
The pilot reported that, during takeoff with a right crosswind, he encountered a strong gust of wind that pushed the airplane into a 3-foot-tall wall located on the left side of the runway. The airplane’s left main landing gear subsequently struck the wall, which liberated the entire left main landing gear assembly from the airplane. The pilot then elected to continue to his home airport where he made a successful emergency landing. During the emergency landing, the left wing struck the surface of the runway resulting in substantial damage to the main wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in collision with an object.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during takeoff with a right crosswind, he encountered a strong gust of wind that pushed the airplane into a 3-foot-tall wall located on the left side of the runway. The airplane’s left main landing gear subsequently struck the wall, which liberated the entire left main landing gear assembly from the airplane. The pilot then elected to continue to his home airport where he made a successful emergency landing. During the emergency landing, the left wing struck the surface of the runway resulting in substantial damage to the main wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 MST
Nearest AirportInde Motorsports Ranch Airport (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN4011R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 12 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC