On May 14, 1995, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N9375K) was involved in an aviation accident near Oneonta, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted landing. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor in this accident. 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.
During a normal approach to runway 24, an aircraft experienced a sudden left gust of wind, causing the right wing to strike the ground and the airplane to veer off the right side of the runway.
Incident Description
The pilot reported that he was executing a normal approach for a landing on runway 24 when the aircraft encountered a sudden gust of wind from the left side. The pilot stated that the right wing struck the ground and the airplane veered off the right side of the runway.
FAA Observations
According to the FAA, the airplane was seen in a nose-up attitude before the right wing dropped and the airplane impacted the ground.
Weather Conditions
The reported winds at the time of the accident were 140 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 27 knots.
Mechanical Status
The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction.
What happened in the 14 May 1995 Piper PA-28-181 accident near Oneonta, NY?
During a normal approach to runway 24, an aircraft experienced a sudden left gust of wind, causing the right wing to strike the ground and the airplane to veer off the right side of the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 May 1995 involved a Piper PA-28-181, registration N9375K, at Oneonta, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted landing. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor in this accident.
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