PIPER PA 11S near Marlboro, MA — 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2014-03-01
- Location
- Marlboro, MA, USA
- Airport
- 9B1
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA 11S
- Registration
- N5556H
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout in crosswinds, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.
NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, he was regaining his 90-day passenger-carrying privileges since his most recent flight was about 5 months prior to the accident. He had performed one landing successfully, and on the second landing, the airplane touched down on all three wheels and was decelerating. The airplane subsequently veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway, struck a snowbank, and came to rest resulting in substantial damage to the wing strut, firewall, and fuselage. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the wind was from the left at 5 to 10 knots and occasionally was gusting to 15 knots. He also reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 6 docket documents
Docket documents6
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Memorandum for Record - Pilot and Witness Written Statementsinterview
- Email From Owner on Annual Inspectionother
- Memorandum for Record - Bedford Weatherother
- Photo 1. View of Left Wing Strut Damage (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 2. View of Damage to Firewall (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
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