No fatalities

16 Mar 2021: PIPER PA28 160 — Myrtle Creek, OR

Myrtle Creek, OR, United States

On 16 Mar 2021, a PIPER PA28 160 was involved in an aviation accident near Myrtle Creek, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation