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February 11, 2014 · Piper PA 38-112 · N381PT
West Milford, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Milford, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA 38-112 (1978)
Tail Number
N381PT
Operator
Connecticut Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA119
The private rated pilot-in-command (PIC), who was seated in the right seat, stated that the wind on approach to runway 24 was from 280 degrees at 6 knots. At touchdown slightly left of centerline with the nose turned to the left, the airplane veered to the left which he was unable to correct. The airplane then skidded into a snowbank. The PIC and operator reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private rated pilot-in-command (PIC), who was seated in the right seat, stated that the wind on approach to runway 24 was from 280 degrees at 6 knots. At touchdown slightly left of centerline with the nose turned to the left, the airplane veered to the left which he was unable to correct. The airplane then skidded into a snowbank. The PIC and operator reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EST
Nearest AirportGreenwood Lake Airport (1nm)
Runway24
Runway Length3471 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 38-112
Tail NumberN381PT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorConnecticut Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 3 C
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC