ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 198806
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| Date: | Tuesday 24 January 2017 |
| Time: | 15:55 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28R |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4792T |
| MSN: | 28R-7235109 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1972 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wichita, KS -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wichita, KS (ICT) |
| Wichita, KS (ICT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, the airplane veered off the runway to the left into the grass. During the runway excursion, the right wing impacted an airport sign, which resulted in substantial damage. After the airplane had stopped, the pilot taxied to the ramp without further incident.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, about 2 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 310° at 22 knots, gusting to 27 knots. The airplane landed on runway 1R.
According to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for the accident airplane, the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the airplane is 20 miles per hour/17.3 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2017 15:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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