Aircraft collision with taxiway sign during landing

Casualties unknown • Minneapolis, MN, US

An aircraft collided with a taxiway sign while attempting to land on runway 28L due to difficulties correcting for crosswind conditions.

What happened

During the landing phase on runway 28L, the aircraft drifted toward the right edge of the runway. The pilot reported receiving ATIS information prior to arrival, which indicated winds from 250 degrees at 5 knots. While the approach initially appeared normal, the pilot encountered difficulty correcting for a crosswind as the aircraft approached the threshold.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft continued toward the right side of the runway and experienced a slight ballooning effect. During this maneuver, the nose gear impacted a taxiway sign. The impact caused the nose gear to collapse, and the aircraft came to rest in the grass located between runways 28L and 28R. Wind conditions recorded at 1153 hours were from 240 degrees at 10 knots.

Findings

  • The pilot experienced difficulty maintaining the centerline due to crosswind corrections.
  • The nose gear collapsed following an impact with a taxiway sign.

Probable cause

The pilot's inability to properly correct for crosswind conditions during the landing approach led to the aircraft drifting right and striking a taxiway sign.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-07-04 Piper PA-32-300 accident near Minneapolis, MN?

An aircraft collided with a taxiway sign while attempting to land on runway 28L due to difficulties correcting for crosswind conditions.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-07-04 involved a Piper PA-32-300, registration CGGJB, operated by Robert J. Mcmane, at Minneapolis, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inability to properly correct for crosswind conditions during the landing approach led to the aircraft drifting right and striking a taxiway sign.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050713X01008. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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