Piper PA28 N9541W accident near Shreveport, Louisiana

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

NTSB analysis

The pilot of the low-wing airplane reported that, during the approach in variable crosswind conditions, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the right for which he corrected and that he then continued the approach. He further reported that, about 10 ft above the runway, the airplane encountered another stronger wind gust from the right and he decided to go around. During the go-around, the airplane encountered yet another wind gust from the right; the right wing rose ,and the left wing dropped and contacted the ground. Subsequently, the airplane cartwheeled and came to rest on the left side of the runway.

The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

The local reported weather about the time of the accident included wind from 060° at 6 knots. The pilot landed on runway 32.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA103 for the full record.