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PIPER PA-22-150 22-2572 accident at Buffalo, WY, 28 Feb 2022

Buffalo, WY, United States

On February 28, 2022, a PIPER PA-22-150 22-2572 was involved in an aviation accident near Buffalo, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Ability to respond/compensatePilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Feb 2022 PIPER PA-22-150 22-2572 accident near Buffalo, WY?

The pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Feb 2022 PIPER PA-22-150 22-2572 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Feb 2022 involved a PIPER PA-22-150 22-2572, at Buffalo, WY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to compensate for a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain

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