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Aviation accident GAA16CA110

MINR · PIPER PA32RT · 2016-01-19 · Melfa, VA, USA

Event

NTSB number
GAA16CA110
Event ID
20160121X02154
Type
Accident
Date
2016-01-19
Location
Melfa, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.646945, -75.762222

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA32RT
Registration
N3046H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, impact with a structure, and subsequent postimpact fire.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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