No fatalities

PIPER PA-32R-301 accident at Stanley, ID, 15 Sept 2021

Stanley, ID, United States

On September 15, 2021, a PIPER PA-32R-301 operated by Rose Air, LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Stanley, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting crosswind which, resulted in a hard landing and collision 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 airplane control during landing with a gusting crosswind which, resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotCrosswind correction — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Sept 2021 PIPER PA-32R-301 accident near Stanley, ID?

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting crosswind which, resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Sept 2021 PIPER PA-32R-301 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Sept 2021 involved a PIPER PA-32R-301, operated by Rose Air, LLC, at Stanley, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting crosswind which, resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.