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NTSB investigation record

LAX92LA371

Completed

Piper Pa-28-235· N8647W

NTSB Report
Date
August 29, 1992
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 14, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilots inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. The gusty nature of the cross wind condiitons encountered was a factor.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot said he landed the aircraft on runway 5 and lost directional control after encountering a 'bad cross wind.' the aircraft struck a runway light fixture with the left wing tip, cartwheeled, then nosed over. A autob weather observation taken 5 minutes after the accident was reporting winds from 150 degrees at 15 knots with gusts to 21 knots.

Source record

Factual narrative

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