ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291469
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| Date: | Sunday 20 March 2016 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage |
| Owner/operator: | Southworth Aircraft Inc, |
| Registration: | N975MA |
| MSN: | 4636475 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2010 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 773 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pflugerville, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Tupelo-Regional Airport, MS (TUP/KTUP) |
| Austin Executive Airport, TX (KEDC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during touch down in gusty crosswind conditions, the airplane veered off the runway to the left. He further reported when he corrected to get back onto the runway the nose gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA16CA155
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 14:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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