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February 5, 1994 · Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201 · N38203

Delavan, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Delavan, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N38203
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA078

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LANDED ON RUNWAY 36 WITH WINDS FROM 260 TO 280 DEGREES AT 15 TO 17 KNOTS. HE STATED THAT THE RUNWAY WAS ICY AND BRAKING WAS POOR. ON ROLLOUT THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A SNOWBANK.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were icy runway and crosswind.

Full Narrative

On February 5, 1994, at 1400 central standard time, a Piper PA- 28R-201T, N38203, registered to James T. Bator of Westmont, Illinois, and operated by a private pilot, experienced a loss of directional control on landing on runway 36 (4,400' X 80' dry/asphalt) at Delavan, Wisconsin. The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with a snowbank. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed West Chicago, Illinois, at 1330. The pilot reported that he landed the airplane on runway 36. He stated that the winds were 260 to 280 degrees at 15 to 17 knots. He stated that the runway was icy and braking was poor. He indicated that while the airplane was on rollout the tail was pushed by the winds and the airplane ran into a snowbank.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportLAKELAWN (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN38203
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-F · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data