Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA22LA093

Apopka, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N19AA

TECNAM P92

Analysis

After flying two low approaches at a nearby airport, the pilot returned to his departure airport where the reported wind from 280° at 8 kts. When the airplane touched down on runway 33, the nose started to lift and drift left. The pilot input full right rudder to correct the deviation; however, the airplane travelled off the left side of the runway and impacted a hangar. The left wing spar and ribs were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a hangar.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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