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May 12, 2015 · Piper PA 28-180 180 · N56074
Steele, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Steele, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-180 180 (1973)
Tail Number
N56074
Operator
Dewitz Chase
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA103
The student pilot reported that after landing on his unpublished airstrip, he did not get the airplane slowed down on the wet grass surface. During the landing roll the airplane slid sideways, and the pilot aborted the landing. During the departure climb, the left wheel struck a fence resulting in a loss of control and the impact with a storage structure. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with objects while attempting to abort the landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that after landing on his unpublished airstrip, he did not get the airplane slowed down on the wet grass surface. During the landing roll the airplane slid sideways, and the pilot aborted the landing. During the departure climb, the left wheel struck a fence resulting in a loss of control and the impact with a storage structure. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28-180 180
Tail NumberN56074
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDewitz Chase
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 37 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time21:52
Weather SourceWFAC