On December 20, 2001, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N6742J) was involved in an aviation accident near Show Low, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot experienced a wind gust during landing, causing the left wing to contact the ground and the nose gear to shear off. The pilot was unaware and attempted to power up, but propeller damage prevented it.
Incident Overview
A student pilot departed for a local practice area under winds of about 10 knots. Upon returning for landing, the wind had increased to 20 knots from 150 degrees. During the landing, the pilot encountered a strong wind gust, which caused the left wing to contact the ground. The impact sheared off the nose gear.
Sequence of Events
The pilot was not aware that the nose wheel had sheared off. He attempted to apply power but was unable to do so because the propeller had been damaged during the ground contact. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and came to rest.
Aircraft Damage
The nose gear was sheared off, and the propeller sustained damage. No other damage items are specified in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Dec 2001 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Show Low, AZ?
A student pilot experienced a wind gust during landing, causing the left wing to contact the ground and the nose gear to shear off. The pilot was unaware and attempted to power up, but propeller damage prevented it.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Dec 2001 Piper PA-28-140 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Dec 2001 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N6742J, at Show Low, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts.
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