NTSB Identification: LAX84LA290.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 24083.
Accident occurred Saturday, May 12, 1984 in PHOENIX, AZ
Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150, registration: N3634P
Injuries: 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.THE PLT HAD JUST PURCHASED THE ACFT & HAD FLOWN IT ONLY 3 HRS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FLT WAS TO FERRY IT TO DEER VALLEY FOR A PAINT JOB. HE REPORTED THAT WHEN HE LANDED, THE WIND WAS FROM 150 DEG AT 6 GUSTING 12 KTS. DURING THE LANDING, THE NOSE WHEEL TOUCHED DOWN 1ST & HE 'STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.' HE STATED THAT HE GUIDED THE ACFT ONTO THE TURN-OFF, AND WHEN HE STOPPED, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS..IMPROPER..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..CROSSWIND
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..GUSTS
Contributing Factors
LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT..PILOT IN COMMAND
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