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November 26, 2025 · NTSB CEN26LA053 · PIPER PA-22-108 (N4588Z)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Ability to respond/compensate
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Crosswind-Ability to respond/compensate
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Effect on equipment

Details

NTSB ReportCEN26LA053
AircraftPIPER PA-22-108
RegistrationN4588Z
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.8058, -104.7008
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