Casualties unknown

Crosswind Landing Results in Wing and Gear Damage During Proficiency Flight (N5814D)

Ontario, OR, US

On June 7, 2005, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N5814D) was involved in an aviation accident near Ontario, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the cross wind weather condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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

A pilot practicing takeoffs and landings in a 10-knot crosswind experienced a bounced landing followed by a loss of directional control. The left wing tip struck the ground, wrinkling the wing, and the left main landing gear strut was bent.

Accident Details

The pilot was conducting proficiency flights, practicing takeoffs and landings in crosswind conditions. The wind was reported as 220 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot was using runway 14.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, five landings were completed without incident. During the final landing, the airplane bounced and then settled into a three-point attitude. Subsequently, the upwind wing began to rise. The pilot applied full aileron correction but was unable to prevent the airplane from turning into the wind. The left wing tip impacted the ground, causing the wing to wrinkle. Additionally, the left main landing gear strut was bent.

Damage

The accident resulted in wrinkling of the left wing and bending of the left main landing gear strut. No further details on damage were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050624X00867. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.