12 Feb 2019: Piper PA24 260

12 Feb 2019: Piper PA24 260 — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Slaton, TX, United States

Probable cause

The student pilot's complacency, which led to his improper crosswind correction and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The student pilot reported that following a solo cross-country flight, during landing he became complacent, and did not compensate for the right crosswind. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and crossed over the taxiway and the right main landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the right wing and the stabilator struck the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the stabilator.

The student reported that the wind about the time of the accident was from 220° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 18.

The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Student/instructed pilot
  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Student/instructed pilot
  • cause Crosswind correction — Not attained/maintained
  • Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 220/09kt, vis 10sm

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