No fatalities

PIPER PA22 160 accident at White Plains, NY, 3 Apr 2023

White Plains, NY, United States

On April 3, 2023, a PIPER PA22 160 was involved in an aviation accident near White Plains, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. 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 rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Apr 2023 PIPER PA22 160 accident near White Plains, NY?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Apr 2023 PIPER PA22 160 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Apr 2023 involved a PIPER PA22 160, at White Plains, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.