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March 7, 1993 · Piper PA-28-151 · CGAIC
Sandusky, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sandusky, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
CGAIC
Operator
Cesare Gnecchi-Ruscone
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO93LA046
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING FINAL APPROACH, HE '. . . WAS LOSING ALTITUDE. . . BUT FAILED TO RESTORE ENOUGH POWER.' THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A SNOW BANK NEAR THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD AND WAS SEPARATED. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PROXIMITY OF THE SNOWBANK TO THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING FINAL APPROACH, HE '. . . WAS LOSING ALTITUDE. . . BUT FAILED TO RESTORE ENOUGH POWER.' THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A SNOW BANK NEAR THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD AND WAS SEPARATED. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 EST
Nearest AirportGriffing-Sandusky (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2593 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberCGAIC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCesare Gnecchi-Ruscone
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC