CROWNPOINT, NM, USA
N55550
PIPER PA-32-300
THE PILOT WAS LANDING TO THE SOUTH WITH A 25 KNOT WIND FROM THE SOUTHWEST. WHILE ON A SHORT FINAL APPROACH, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE. ON TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WHEEL ENTERED SOFT DIRT CAUSING THE PLANE TO DRIFT FURTHER LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN COLLIDED WITH A DIRT BERM, COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR AND BUCKLING THE ENGINE FIREWALL.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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