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Commercial Pilot Loses Control During Landing Roll Due to Wind Gust

Star City, AR, United States

On September 1, 2008, a PIPER PA-22 operated by Robert Craig was involved in an aviation accident near Star City, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A commercial pilot with three passengers lost control of the airplane during the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind. The aircraft departed the runway and fell off a 2-foot drop, resulting in bent left wing spar and left elevator.

Incident Overview A commercial pilot was landing an airplane with three passengers on board. The pilot reported that he overflew the airport and, based on his observations, anticipated ground turbulence. During the landing roll, the pilot encountered a gust of wind and lost control of the aircraft. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and fell off a 2-foot drop. ## Damage Examination An examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing spar and the left elevator were bent. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location were provided in the source material.

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Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 2008 PIPER PA-22 accident near Star City, AR?

A commercial pilot with three passengers lost control of the airplane during the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind. The aircraft departed the runway and fell off a 2-foot drop, resulting in bent left wing spar and left elevator.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 2008 PIPER PA-22 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sept 2008 involved a PIPER PA-22, operated by Robert Craig, at Star City, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway.

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