On February 28, 1991, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N3658P) operated by John R. Johnson was involved in an aviation accident near Springfield, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll due to a gust of wind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A gust of wind lifted the right wing during the landing roll, causing the pilot to lose control. The aircraft departed the runway and nosed over in a grassy area approximately six miles away from the airport.
What happened
Following a landing on runway 28, a sudden gust of wind lifted the right wing during the landing roll. The pilot reported that corrective flight control inputs were to no avail. The airplane traveled off the left side of the runway and nosed over in a grass area. About 6 mi away, the wind was reported to be from 180 degrees at 19 gusting 24 knots.
The investigation
The investigation revealed that the pilot was unable to maintain directional control due to the wind gusts.
Findings
The findings indicated that the wind gusts were a significant factor in the accident.
Safety message
Pilots should be aware of the potential for wind gusts during landing rolls and take appropriate precautions.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll due to a gust of wind.
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