Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the flight was normal and he set up for landing, with no unusual drift noted on final approach and with a normal touchdown. The pilot stated that the next thing he recalled was the left wing dropped and the airplane was skidding to the right across the runway and impacting a runway light. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane or the control system.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR09CA257 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 20, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Glendale, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Dawn
Piper PA-20
- N-number
- N1591A
- 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.