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December 4, 2012 · Piper PA-32-300 · N2835W
Easton, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Easton, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N2835W
Operator
Middle River Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA079
The pilot reported that during landing, the main landing gear touched down first, followed by the nose landing gear. As soon as the nose gear touched down, the airplane "fishtailed." The pilot applied brakes; however, he was unable to get the airplane to straighten or stop. He then pulled back on the yoke, and the airplane veered left. The airplane subsequently traveled off the left side of the runway and struck a ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall. Postaccident examination did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing, the main landing gear touched down first, followed by the nose landing gear. As soon as the nosegear touched down, the airplane "fishtailed." The pilot applied brakes; however, he was unable to get the airplane to straighten or stop. He then pulled back on the yoke and the airplane veered left. The airplane subsequently traveled off the left side of the runway and struck a ditch. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The inspector did not observe any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any. The recorded wind at the airport, about the time of the accident, was a 30-degree left quartering headwind at 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportEaston/Newnam Field (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN2835W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMiddle River Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC