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Airplane Noses Over After Loss of Control on Landing Roll (N7467W)

Bloomfield, IA, US

On November 30, 2003, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N7467W) was involved in an aviation accident near Bloomfield, IA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the grass which the airplane contacted. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane nosed over after departing the runway during a landing roll in crosswind conditions. The pilot reported losing directional control shortly after touchdown.

Accident Details

An airplane nosed over following a loss of directional control during the landing roll. The landing was being conducted on runway 36, which measures 3,401 feet in length and 50 feet in width, with a dry concrete surface.

Wind Conditions

Local winds at the time of the accident were reported from 270 degrees at 10 to 12 knots.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that he touched down approximately 1,300 feet down the runway. Shortly after touchdown, he reported that he "lost control of the aircraft in the crosswind." The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway.

Final Position

According to the pilot, the airplane traveled an additional 300 feet before nosing over in the grass, coming to rest about 20 feet off the side of the runway.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Nov 2003 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Bloomfield, IA?

An airplane nosed over after departing the runway during a landing roll in crosswind conditions. The pilot reported losing directional control shortly after touchdown.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Nov 2003 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N7467W, at Bloomfield, IA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the grass which the airplane contacted.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20031201X01967. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.