MINR · Piper PA-18-150 · 2002-05-04 · Middleville, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02LA094
Event ID
20020508X00644
Type
Accident
Date
2002-05-04
Location
Middleville, NY, USA
Coordinates
43.162498, -74.950836
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N4151F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway after being struck by a gust of wind. Factors were the gusty winds and the berm struck by the airplane.