Aircraft veers off runway during touchdown

Casualties unknown • Glenwood Sprngs, CO, US

An aircraft veered off the right side of the runway and struck parked vehicles following a wind gust during landing.

What happened

A pilot was ferrying an aircraft to their home location, accompanied by a pilot-in-command. The person in the rear seat had recently purchased the airplane. During the landing phase on runway 14, the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway.

Before the crew could regain control of the aircraft, it collided with several parked vehicles. This impact resulted in damage to the right wing, specifically affecting the spar and rib. At the time of the accident, runway 32 was designated as the active runway.

Weather data from the nearest official reporting station, situated 26 miles northeast of the site, indicated winds from 240 degrees at 18 knots, with gusts reaching 22 knots. Both pilots involved in the flight agreed that a gust of wind was responsible for the loss of control during the touchdown.

Probable cause

A gust of wind caused the pilot to lose control of the aircraft during touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-06-06 Piper PA-18 accident near Glenwood Sprngs, CO?

An aircraft veered off the right side of the runway and struck parked vehicles following a wind gust during landing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-06-06 involved a Piper PA-18, registration N897SP, at Glenwood Sprngs, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A gust of wind caused the pilot to lose control of the aircraft during touchdown.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18976. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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