Casualties unknown

Crosswind Landing Leads to Runway Excursion and Structural Damage (N5886W)

Price, UT, US

On May 31, 2003, a Piper PA-28-150 (registration N5886W) operated by Utah Aircraft Alliance was involved in an aviation accident near Price, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A related factor was the crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During a crosswind landing, an airplane exited the runway, struck rocks, and sustained damage including landing gear separation and structural deformation.

Accident Details

The pilot conducted a landing on runway 36 with a crosswind from 290 degrees at 13 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane departed the right side of the runway and struck rocks. The impact with the rocks removed the fixed landing gear.

Damage Assessment

Subsequent examination revealed several structural damages: the engine mount was bent, the bottom of the fuselage forward of the wings was wrinkled, and the empennage (tail section) was bent. Flight control continuity was confirmed, and no other anomalies were found.

Investigation Findings

The investigation focused on the events of the landing. The crosswind conditions were documented as 290 degrees at 13 knots. No further contributing factors were identified in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030603X00777. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.