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December 16, 2005 · Piper PA-23-250 · N62497
State College, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
State College, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N62497
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA043
The pilot taxied to the snow-covered runway for takeoff, and following a run-up check of the engines, taxied onto the runway and began the takeoff roll. The airplane accelerated "normally" down the runway, and when it reached about 80 knots airspeed, it veered to the left. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and impacted a snow bank, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor was the snow-covered runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot taxied to the snow-covered runway for takeoff, and following a run-up check of the engines, taxied onto the runway and began the takeoff roll. The airplane accelerated "normally" down the runway, and when it reached about 80 knots airspeed, it veered to the left. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and impacted a snow bank, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:09 EST
Nearest AirportUniversity Park Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN62497
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0