NONE · PIPER PA-32R-300 · 1989-07-22 · BLACKSBURG, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO89LA061
Event ID
20001213X28745
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-22
Location
BLACKSBURG, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.230766, -80.419387
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32R-300
Registration
N69WP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND.