On May 29, 1993, a Piper PA-34-200 (registration N5388T) operated by Air Desert Pacific was involved in an aviation accident near Sedona, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway and striking a ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft departed the runway during landing roll at a high-elevation airport known for turbulence, striking a ditch after the pilot lost directional control.
What happened
The pilot was attempting to land an airplane at an airport located on a high mesa. According to the Airport Directory, turbulence may be experienced near this specific location. During the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and struck a ditch.
The investigation
The investigation noted that the pilot had accumulated only 28 hours of experience in this type of twin engine airplane. This limited experience may have contributed to the ability to maintain control during the landing phase, particularly given the environmental conditions associated with the high-elevation terrain.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway and striking a ditch.
What happened in the 29 May 1993 Piper PA-34-200 accident near Sedona, AZ?
A twin-engine aircraft departed the runway during landing roll at a high-elevation airport known for turbulence, striking a ditch after the pilot lost directional control.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 May 1993 involved a Piper PA-34-200, registration N5388T, operated by Air Desert Pacific, at Sedona, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway and striking a ditch.
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