On June 2, 1998, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N8469W) was involved in an aviation accident near North Platte, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the crosswind and runway light. 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 crosswind landing on runway 30R, the left main gear went off the runway. The left wing struck a runway light during rollout. The pilot avoided a second light and re-entered the runway. Post-accident inspection found no pre-accident anomalies.
Event Details
The pilot elected to land on runway 30R. The wind was reported as 050 degrees at 13 knots. During the flare, the pilot observed that the left main landing gear was off the edge of the runway. As the aircraft continued the landing rollout, the left wing impacted a runway light. The pilot was able to maneuver around a second runway light and successfully guide the aircraft back onto the runway surface.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the aircraft was conducted. The inspection did not reveal any mechanical failures or anomalies that existed prior to the accident. The aircraft appeared to have been functioning normally before the incident.
What happened in the 2 Jun 1998 Piper PA-28-180 accident near North Platte, NE?
During a crosswind landing on runway 30R, the left main gear went off the runway. The left wing struck a runway light during rollout. The pilot avoided a second light and re-entered the runway. Post-accident inspection found no pre-accident anomalies.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jun 1998 Piper PA-28-180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jun 1998 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N8469W, at North Platte, NE.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the crosswind and runway light.
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