the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.
— NTSB Determination
The pilot lost directional control during the landing flare, and the airplane impacted flat level terrain east of the runway. Upon arrival to the airport he entered the pattern for runway 2. He said he encountered an "extreme" left crosswind condition and the airplane was blown off the runway. There was no weather reporting station at the airport; however, the closest facility was reporting winds from 350 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot said the winds were from 340 degrees at 25 knots.
The pilot lost directional control during the landing flare, and the airplane impacted flat level terrain east of the runway. Upon arrival to the airport he entered the pattern for runway 2. He said he encountered an "extreme" left crosswind condition and the airplane was blown off the runway. There was no weather…
The accident on 2005-09-23 involved a Piper PA-18-150, registration N5756Y, at Fall River Mill, CA.
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.
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