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February 20, 1992 · Cessna 340A · N5349J
Lapeer, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lapeer, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 340A
Tail Number
N5349J
Operator
Bolyea James E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA092
THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRPLANE WENT TO THE LEFT SHORTLY AFTER LANDING ON THE PARTIALLY ICE AND SNOW COVERED RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A SNOW BANK AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY, PIVOTED SIDEWAYS AND COLLAPSED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE CLAIMED BY THE PILOT OR DISCOVERED DURING A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE. THE BRAKING ACTION WAS REPORTED TO THE PILOT JUST PRIOR TO LANDING AS 'JUST ABOUT NONE'.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRPLANE WENT TO THE LEFT SHORTLY AFTER LANDING ON THE PARTIALLY ICE AND SNOW COVERED RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A SNOW BANK AT THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY, PIVOTED SIDEWAYS AND COLLAPSED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE CLAIMED BY THE PILOT OR DISCOVERED DURING A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE. THE BRAKING ACTION WAS REPORTED TO THE PILOT JUST PRIOR TO LANDING AS 'JUST ABOUT NONE'.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EST
Nearest AirportDupont-Lapeer (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3605 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340A
Tail NumberN5349J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBolyea James E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-NB · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC