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February 17, 2008 · Piper PA-32-300 · N5481T

Kalispell, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kalispell, MT
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N5481T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA062

The pilot flared high, and the airplane bounced during the landing attempt. The initial touchdown was 10-12 feet right of the runway centerline. The pilot applied power to initiate a go-around, and the airplane continued to drift right as it lifted off. The airplane's right main wheel was approximately 1 foot right of the runway edge when the right wing struck a pile of ice and snow.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On February 17, 2008, at 1400 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N5481T, veered of the runway and struck a snow bank at Kalispell City Airport, Kalispell, Montana. The private pilot operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot and single passenger were not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated at Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, about 1345. The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report that while landing at Kalispell City Airport, he flared high and bounced during the landing attempt. The airplanes initial touchdown was 10-12 feet right of the runway centerline. The pilot applied power to initiate a go-around. The airplane's right main wheel was approximately 1 foot right of the runway edge when the right wing struck a pile of ice and snow.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MST
Nearest AirportKalispell City Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN5481T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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