Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-235 near Connersville, IN — 2010-02-11

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Date
2010-02-11
Location
Connersville, IN, USA
Airport
KCEV
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-235
Registration
N8946W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and slush-covered runway.

NTSB narrative

The accident occurred during a landing attempt on an ice- and slush-covered runway. The pilot reported that shortly after touchdown the airplane began veering toward the left side of the runway. He was unable to correct for the airplane's left swerve and it subsequently impacted a snowbank situated alongside the runway. The left wing's main and aft spars were substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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