# NTSB SEA08CA103: Piper PA-28-236, N2092E, Alturas, CA, April 4, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 4, 2008, 13:45 local (20:45 UTC) - Place: Alturas, CA - Coordinates: 41.482776, -120.565277 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.4828&lon=-120.5653&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report May 28, 2008 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 67763 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA08CA103 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/67763/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA103 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Wind: gusts](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Not specified (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-236, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md?model=7102815), [All aircraft, 1,199 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Not specified (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-236, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=7102815), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: crosswind correction](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Attain/maintain not possible (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-236, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md?model=7102815), [All aircraft, 184 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-236, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=7102815), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-236, 13 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=7102815), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that while landing he struck a few runway lights and initiated a go-around. He said that when he applied engine power, the airplane rolled to the left, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported. ## Factual narrative The private pilot was on the final leg of a cross-country flight and landing on runway 21 at his destination airport. The pilot reported that while landing he struck a "few" landing lights and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported that when he applied engine power the airplane rolled to the left and the wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2092E](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2092E-2010-02-10), registration cancelled 2010-02-10, S/N 28-7911043, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-236 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-236](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-236) (registry code 7102815) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28-7911043 - Engines: Lycoming O-540 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: George Mcarthur - Registered owner: George Mcarthur - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: KRDD, Redding, CA - Destination: AAT, Alturas, CA - Airport: KAAT, Alturas Municipal Airport, runway 21, 2,935 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 50; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3; last flight review April 1, 2007; flight hours: 151 total, 94 in this make and model, 7 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 240° at 20 knots, gusting 32 - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 19 °F - Observed at: AAT ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20080404013099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080404013099A), Apr 4, 2008: Piper PA28236, Alturas, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that the surface winds at aat were 250 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 30. He made a right-hand pattern for runway 21. He stated that… From the NTSB's public API. 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