1993-01-29: Piper PA-22 — Miller, Mitchel A. — South St. Paul, MN

Casualties unknown • South St. Paul, MN, US

Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING CROSSWIND CONDITION. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 16 WITH A CROSSWIND FROM 210 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 12. HE SAID HE WAS JUST TOUCHING DOWN ON 'PATCHY ICE' WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW THE AIRPLANE OFF THE RUNWAY. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE AIRPLANE WENT OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-01-29 Piper PA-22 accident near South St. Paul, MN?

THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 16 WITH A CROSSWIND FROM 210 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 12. HE SAID HE WAS JUST TOUCHING DOWN ON 'PATCHY ICE' WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW THE AIRPLANE OFF THE RUNWAY. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE AIRPLANE WENT OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-01-29 involved a Piper PA-22, registration N2375P, operated by Miller, Mitchel A., at South St. Paul, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING CROSSWIND CONDITION. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11681. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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