SERS · Piper PA-22-135 · 1999-03-31 · NOVATO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA135
Event ID
20001205X00355
Type
Accident
Date
1999-03-31
Location
NOVATO, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.100021, -122.629409
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-22-135
Registration
N1244C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing. A factor is the airport's failure to follow proper procedure in ensuring adequate obstacle and object free clearance around the runway.