Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a hangar.
NTSB analysis
After flying two low approaches at a nearby airport, the pilot returned to his departure airport where the reported wind from 280° at 8 kts. When the airplane touched down on runway 33, the nose started to lift and drift left. The pilot input full right rudder to correct the deviation; however, the airplane travelled off the left side of the runway and impacted a hangar. The left wing spar and ribs were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA22LA093 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 26, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Apopka, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Orlando Apopka (X04)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Tecnam P92
- N-number
- N19AA
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2013
- 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.