NTSB Identification: SEA87LA076.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 33567.
Accident occurred Saturday, April 04, 1987 in ALKALI LAKE, OR
Probable Cause Approval Date: 07/05/1988
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140, registration: N1770J
Injuries: 3 Minor,1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.DURING A WINDY CROSSWIND APPROACH THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY BREAKING OFF THE NOSE GEAR AND THEN NOSING OVER INVERTED.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
LANDING GEAR,NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY..OVERLOAD
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS..INADEQUATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
PROPER ALIGNMENT..NOT MAINTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..UNFAVORABLE WIND
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