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July 31, 2014 · Piper PA 32-300 301 · N8160A
Warsaw, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Warsaw, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA 32-300 301 (1980)
Tail Number
N8160A
Operator
Kasw Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA422
The pilot reported that he made a normal approach to runway 18 (4012 feet by 75 feet). Just after touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and departed the runway. The nose gear hit a runway light and subsequently collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The surface weather observation at the airport indicated that the wind was from 230 degrees at 4 knots. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he made a normal approach to runway 18 (4,012 feet by 75 feet). Just after touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and departed the runway. The nose gear hit a runway light and subsequently collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The surface weather observation at the airport indicated that the wind was from 230 degrees at 4 knots. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWarsaw Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4012 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 32-300 301
Tail NumberN8160A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKasw Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC