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February 17, 2007 · Piper PA-28-181 · N47480

Millbrook, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Millbrook, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N47480
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA067

The pilot reported that "the airplane was performing really good" throughout the flight and as he entered the traffic pattern for landing at the destination airport. The pilot perceived that he was "high" on final approach, and slipped the airplane to increase the descent rate. On short final, the airplane was "low" and struck a snowbank that crossed the approach end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. Upon striking the snowbank, the pilot aborted the landing and diverted safely to a nearby airport staffed with crash, fire, and rescue personnel.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that "the airplane was performing really good" throughout the flight and as he entered the traffic pattern for landing at the destination airport. The pilot perceived that he was "high" on final approach, and slipped the airplane to increase the descent rate. On short final, the airplane was "low" and struck a snowbank that crossed the approach end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. Upon striking the snowbank, the pilot aborted the landing and diverted safely to a nearby airport staffed with crash, fire, and rescue personnel.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:47 EST
Nearest AirportSky Acres Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3828 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN47480
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data