On June 6, 2001, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N2970P) was involved in an aviation accident near Akron, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a left crosswind during landing, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot landed on runway 11 but departed the left side into a ditch, later admitting failure to adequately compensate for a left crosswind during the landing roll.
What happened
The pilot monitored the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) data prior to attempting the approach. Recorded wind conditions indicated a direction of 030 degrees at a speed of 13 knots. Based on these observations, the pilot proceeded with the landing on runway 11.
As the aircraft decelerated along the runway surface, the pilot lowered the tail and executed a turn into the wind. During this maneuver, the airplane departed from the left side of the paved surface. The aircraft subsequently collided with a ditch located adjacent to the runway.
The investigation
Following the incident, the pilot provided a statement regarding the circumstances leading to the departure from the runway. The pilot acknowledged that she failed to adequately compensate for the left crosswind conditions during the landing phase.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a left crosswind during landing, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a ditch.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 6 Jun 2001 Piper PA-22-150 accident near Akron, CO?
A pilot landed on runway 11 but departed the left side into a ditch, later admitting failure to adequately compensate for a left crosswind during the landing roll.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jun 2001 Piper PA-22-150 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Jun 2001 involved a Piper PA-22-150, registration N2970P, at Akron, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a left crosswind during landing, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a ditch.
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