On March 3, 1990, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N55030) operated by Eggert, Ray was involved in an aviation accident near Wonder Lake, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAIIURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TREES & SNOWBANK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
On final approach to runway 27, the aircraft encountered a wind gust, lost altitude, struck trees, and yawed left. After realigning, it veered left on touchdown and hit a snowbank, damaging the left main gear and left wing.
Incident Overview
The pilot reported that while on final approach to land on runway 27, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind. As a result, the aircraft lost altitude, contacted trees short of the runway, and yawed to the left. The pilot then realigned the aircraft with the runway, but after touchdown, it veered left and struck a snowbank.
Damage Assessment
A post-accident examination revealed that the left main landing gear and the left wing were damaged during the occurrence.
Weather Information
Approximately 20 miles south at DuPage, Illinois, the wind at 1550 CST was recorded as coming from 330 degrees at 11 knots.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 Mar 1990 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Wonder Lake, IL?
On final approach to runway 27, the aircraft encountered a wind gust, lost altitude, struck trees, and yawed left. After realigning, it veered left on touchdown and hit a snowbank, damaging the left main gear and left wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Mar 1990 Piper PA-28R-200 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Mar 1990 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N55030, operated by Eggert, Ray, at Wonder Lake, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAIIURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TREES & SNOWBANK.