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February 14, 2010 · Piper PA-28-236 · N236PR
Alton Bay, NH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Alton Bay, NH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-236
Tail Number
N236PR
Operator
Connecticut Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA144
According to the pilot the landing on the ice runway was smooth but the airplane began to drift left. The pilot was hesitant to use heavy rudder and brake inputs, as he was unsure of their effect when landing on ice. As the pilot continued to apply right rudder, the left main landing gear began “dragging on snow,” which prevented the plane from turning right. The airplane veered into a snow bank, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. A crosswind of 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots, was present at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the landing on the ice runway was smooth, but the airplane began to drift left. The pilot was hesitant to use heavy rudder and brake inputs, as he was unsure of their effect when landing on ice. As the pilot continued to apply right rudder, the left main landing gear began “dragging on snow”, which prevented the plane from turning right. The airplane veered into a snow bank resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. A crosswind at 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots, was present at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportAlton Bay Seaplane Base (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-236
Tail NumberN236PR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorConnecticut Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 16 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.32 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC