Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 340A near Grove City, PA — 2010-02-27

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Date
2010-02-27
Location
Grove City, PA, USA
Airport
29D
Aircraft
CESSNA 340A
Registration
N1952E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot overflew the airport and noted what he believed to be a light coating of snow on the runway. After landing, the pilot realized that approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches of snow was present on the surface of the runway and the airplane then began to slide to the right. It subsequently departed the right side of the runway, struck a snow bank, and spun 180 degrees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its horizontal stabilizer. The airport was unattended at the time of the accident and there were no notices to airmen pertaining to the condition of the runway. The pilot reported that winds at the time of the accident were from 260 degrees at 10 to 15 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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