Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the airplane. The crosswind was a related factor.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The student pilot said that during the approach, and just prior to touchdown, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway because of a right crosswind. The pilot said he corrected; however, during the landing roll, the airplane departed the runway surface and struck the precision approach path indicator.
Source record
Factual narrative
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