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September 6, 1998 · Piper PA-28-235 · N9091W

Schroon Lake, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1998
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Schroon Lake, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N9091W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD98LA107

The private pilot, who was flying the aircraft from the left seat, accompanied by the aircraft owner (right seat), also a private pilot but with an expired FAA medical, flew to the Schroon Lake Airport, Schroon Lake, New York. An approach to landing was executed to runway 16. Right, quartering headwind conditions existed and both occupants reported gusty wind conditions. During the landing roll a gust of wind raised the aircraft's right wing. The aircraft subsequently veered off the left (east) side of the runway impacting trees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions and trees.

Full Narrative

On September 6, 1998, at 1222 eastern daylight time, N9091W, a Piper PA-28-235, registered to and being operated by a private pilot (right seat), and being flown by a second private pilot (left seat), was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during the landing roll at the Schroon Lake Airport, Schroon Lake, New York. Both occupants sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had not been filed. The personal flight was to have been conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Caldwell, New Jersey, earlier on the morning of the accident. The aircraft owner reported that it was a perfect landing, but a gust of wind caught the airplane and pushed it to the left side of the runway. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, and the left wing struck trees. The airplane then came to rest opposite the direction of travel. The pilot flying (left seat) reported that "the landing was almost completed but on the rollout a sudden gust wing [sic] tipped the plane over from the right side. The plane made a sudden stop at the tree line on the left...." According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the airplane touched down 2/3 down runway 16. The runway at Schroon Lake was 3,150 in length and composed of asphalt. The aviation surface weather winds reported at Glenn's Falls airport at 1147, located 32 nautical miles south of the accident airport, were from 190 degrees magnetic at 9 knots. The aircraft owner reported that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane or the engine. He also reported that the aircraft was being flown by the left seat pilot. FAA records indicated that the aircraft owner's most recent medical certificate (third class) had been issued March 10, 1995.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:22 EDT
Nearest AirportSchroon Lake (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3150 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN9091W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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