NONE · Piper PA-32-300 · 1998-03-28 · RED HOOK, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD98LA040
Event ID
20001211X09694
Type
Accident
Date
1998-03-28
Location
RED HOOK, NY, USA
Coordinates
41.989475, -73.870231
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N31699
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Related factors were: the gusty crosswind condition, and high vegetation that was encountered after departing the runway.