# NTSB Accident IAD98LA040
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 1998-03-28 · RED HOOK, NY, USA · NONE
## 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.

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