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December 22, 2008 · Piper PA-46-350P · N379P
Idaho Falls, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-46-350P
Tail Number
N379P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA066
The pilot reported that he checked the weather information for the arrival airport during the execution of an instrument approach. He stated that the weather report indicated the winds to be light, and that the runway had been plowed and sanded but was covered with light snow and patchy ice. Just after touchdown the airplane began to drift to the left; the pilot then countered with the gradual application of right rudder. The airplane momentarily straightened out, but as the ground speed decreased, the airplane continued the left drift. The airplane then departed the runway and collided with a snow bank causing substantial damage to the firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper PA-46-350P reported checking the weather information for the arrival airport during the execution of an instrument approach. He stated that the weather report indicated the winds to be light, and that the runway had been plowed and sanded, and was covered with light snow and patchy ice. Just after touchdown the airplane began to drift to the left; the pilot then countered with the gradual application of right rudder. The airplane momentarily straightened out, but as the ground speed decreased the airplane continued the left drift. The airplane then departed the runway and collided with a snow bank causing substantial damage to the firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:26 MST
Nearest AirportIdaho Falls Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length9002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-46-350P
Tail NumberN379P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · TSIO-540 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind350° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC