No fatalities

3 Nov 2013: RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY A36 — ANDERSON GREG — Hayden, CO

Hayden, CO, United States

On 3 Nov 2013, a RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY A36 operated by ANDERSON GREG was involved in an aviation accident near Hayden, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a straight-in approach to runway 28, the pilot flew a side slip. At about 10 feet, a gust pushed the airplane right; after correction, touchdown occurred 10-20 degrees right of runway heading, leading to runway excursion and contact with objects, causing substantial damage to both wings.

Sequence of Events

The pilot was conducting a straight-in approach to land on runway 28. During the approach, the pilot flew the airplane with a side slip while maintaining the runway centerline. When the airplane was approximately ten feet above the runway, a gust of wind blew it to the right of the centerline. The pilot corrected the airplane back to the runway's centerline. Upon touchdown, the pilot reported that a crosswind blew the airplane's nose to the right. The airplane touched down with a heading 10 to 20 degrees right of the runway heading. Subsequently, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and made contact with objects off the runway.

Damage

Both wings sustained substantial damage as a result of the contact with objects off the runway.

Weather

Winds reported at the airport around the time of the accident were from 250 degrees at 23 knots, with gusts to 29 knots.

Aircraft Information

The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have resulted in abnormal operation.

Contributing factors

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