Casualties unknown

1983-10-01: Piper PA-20 (N7026K) — Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA, US

On October 1, 1983, a Piper PA-20 (registration N7026K) was involved in an aviation accident near Cedar Rapids, IA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A gust of wind lifted the right wing during landing, causing the aircraft to swerve right and fail the left main gear, resulting in damage to the propeller and left wing.

What happened

The pilot reported that upon landing on runway 13, the wind was from 170 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots. About 30 feet beyond the touchdown point, a gust of wind picked up the right wing and the aircraft swerved to the right. Subsequently, the left main gear failed and the propeller and left wing were damaged.

The investigation

The pilot reported that when he landed on runway 13, the wind was from 170 degrees at 10 gusting to 20 knots. He said that about 30 feet beyond the touchdown point, a gust of wind picked up the right wing and the aircraft swerved to the right. Subsequently, the left main gear failed and the propeller and left wing were damaged.

Findings

The pilot reported that when he landed on runway 13, the wind was from 170 degrees at 10 gusting to 20 knots. He said that about 30 feet beyond the touchdown point, a gust of wind picked up the right wing and the aircraft swerved to the right. Subsequently, the left main gear failed and the propeller and left wing were damaged.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44923. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.