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Englewood, Colorado

September 15, 2020 · NTSB CEN20CA394 · Piper PA46 (N596ST)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting winds.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Contributed to outcome
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Contributed to outcome
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Runway/taxi/approach light-Contributed to outcome

Details

NTSB ReportCEN20CA394
AircraftPiper PA46
RegistrationN596ST
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.5586, -104.8500
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