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March 29, 2004 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N2613R

Factoryville, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Factoryville, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N2613R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04LA173

The airplane was landing on runway 4, a 2,500-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot stated that he observed a deer on the runway, as the airplane touched down. He then elected to add left rudder and continue the roll-out on the grass located off the left side of the runway, in-between the runway, and a taxiway. During the roll-out, the airplane's right main landing gear became stuck in mud. The airplane spun around, and the right wing struck the ground. Winds reported at an airport located about 17 miles south of the accident site, about the time of the accident, were from 160 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

An encounter with a deer, as reported by the pilot. A factor in this accident was the muddy grass off the left side of the runway.

Full Narrative

On March 29, 2004, about 1730 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28R-200, N2613R, was substantially damaged while landing at Seamans Airport (9N3), Factoryville, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed Jake Arner Memorial Airport, Lehighton, Pennsylvania. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on runway 4, a 2,500-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway. According to his written statement, the pilot observed a deer on the runway, as the airplane touched down. The pilot elected to add left rudder and continue the roll-out on the grass located off the left side of the runway, in-between the runway, and a taxiway. During the roll-out, the airplane's right main landing gear became stuck in mud. The airplane spun around, and the right wing struck the ground. Winds reported at an airport located about 17 miles south of the accident site, at 1754, were from 160 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest AirportSeamans Field (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN2613R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 28 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time22:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data