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April 9, 1997 · Piper PA-32-300 · N9768C

Vincentown, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vincentown, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N9768C
Operator
Carl J Mikuletzky
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC97LA072

The pilot reported that after touchdown on runway 5, he applied the brakes and the airplane swerved left. The airplane went of the left side of the runway and struck trees. FAA examination of the brake system did not reveal evidence of mechanical malfunction. The wind report for a nearby airport was 340 degrees at 19 knots with gusts to 23 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an on ground loss of control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.

Full Narrative

On April, 9, 1997, at 1505 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-32-300, N9768C, was substantially damaged during a landing at The Red Lion Airport, Vincentown, New Jersey. The certificated commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the positioning flight which originated from The South Jersey Regional Airport, Mount Holly, New Jersey, about 1440. No flight plan had been filed for the flight which was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, the pilot stated: "...Approached airport, circled field, observed wind sock. Setup for approach to Rwy 5. Approach normal touched down, started rollout, applied brakes, aircraft pulled to left side of the runway, skidded on grass, stopped at the edge of trees." An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the left wing struck a tree, was bent rearward, and was partially separated from the airplane. The 1455 observation at McGuire AFB, which was 10 NM from Red Lion airport on a heading of 060 degrees, reported the winds were from 340 degrees at 19 knots, with gusts to 23 knots. An FAA inspector stated in the FAA Form 8020-16, "...INSPECTION [of the airplane] SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL FAILURE...."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 EDT
Nearest AirportREDLION (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width43 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN9768C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarl J Mikuletzky
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 19 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data