On April 13, 1993, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N440AV) operated by Flightways Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Farmingdale, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway and striking an obstacle. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll of a crosswind approach, causing the aircraft to leave the runway surface and strike a precision approach path indicator.
What happened
During the final phase of flight, the student pilot was conducting an approach with the intention of landing. As the aircraft neared the runway threshold, a right crosswind component became evident. The pilot noted that just prior to touchdown, the airplane drifted laterally to the left of the runway centerline due to this wind condition.
Although the pilot attempted to correct the drift during the flare and touchdown, directional control was not maintained throughout the landing roll. Consequently, the aircraft departed the paved surface of the runway. While exiting the runway environment, the airplane struck a precision approach path indicator located near the runway edge.
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway and striking an obstacle.
What happened in the 13 Apr 1993 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Farmingdale, NY?
A student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll of a crosswind approach, causing the aircraft to leave the runway surface and strike a precision approach path indicator.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Apr 1993 Piper PA-28-161 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Apr 1993 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N440AV, operated by Flightways Inc., at Farmingdale, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway and striking an obstacle.
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