On October 17, 2001, a Piper PA-34-200T (registration N29461) was involved in an aviation accident near Ann Arbor, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the terrain drop-off. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane ran off the side of runway 24 while landing. The pilot reported a crosswind, and the plane went over a 1-2 foot drop-off. No mechanical anomalies were found.
Incident Overview
The airplane ran off the side of the runway during a landing attempt. In a written report, the pilot stated that he encountered a crosswind while landing. He described that the "plane was blown off runway to [the] south of [runway 24]. Plane continued off runway [and] went over a 1-2 foot drop off at site of crossing sod runway."
Weather Conditions
The weather reporting station located at the accident airport recorded the wind at 1353 EDT as 330 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 23 knots.
Mechanical Findings
No mechanical anomalies were found with respect to the airplane that could be associated with a pre-impact condition. No mechanical malfunction was reported by the pilot.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Oct 2001 Piper PA-34-200T accident near Ann Arbor, MI?
An airplane ran off the side of runway 24 while landing. The pilot reported a crosswind, and the plane went over a 1-2 foot drop-off. No mechanical anomalies were found.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Oct 2001 involved a Piper PA-34-200T, registration N29461, at Ann Arbor, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the terrain drop-off.
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