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December 6, 1992 · Piper PA-22-108 · N4946Z
Williamson, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williamson, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N4946Z
Operator
Williamson Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC93LA037
ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 28, WITH WINDS FROM 230 DEGREES AT 20 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 28, THE AIRPLANE LOST ALTITUDE AND STRUCK A SNOW BANK 6 TO 10 FEET FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. AS THE AIRPLANE PITCHED OVER, THE NOSE STRUT COLLAPSED, AND THE AIRPLANE SLID TO A STOP 50 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY WHERE A POST IMPACT FIRE CONSUMED THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH GUSTING WINDS.
Full Narrative
ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 28, WITH WINDS FROM 230 DEGREES AT 20 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 28, THE AIRPLANE LOST ALTITUDE AND STRUCK A SNOW BANK 6 TO 10 FEET FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. AS THE AIRPLANE PITCHED OVER, THE NOSE STRUT COLLAPSED, AND THE AIRPLANE SLID TO A STOP 50 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY WHERE A POST IMPACT FIRE CONSUMED THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 EST
Nearest AirportWilliam Sodus (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3370 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN4946Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWilliamson Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1B · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 20 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC