Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane encountered gusty wind and drifted to the left. He attempted to go-around by applying full power, but the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, struck terrain, and nosed over. The airplane's left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA284 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 13, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Peyton, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Meadow Lake Airport (FLY)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA38
- N-number
- N107WC
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.