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April 25, 2022 · Piper PA-24 NO Series · N6121P
Honesdale, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Honesdale, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24 NO Series (1959)
Tail Number
N6121P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA208
The private pilot was executing a 180° turn at the approach end of the runway to begin takeoff when she saw a goose crossing the runway near her position. To avoid the goose she relaxed the turn, and the right main landing gear wheel rolled off the asphalt in an area with a 4-inch lip. The airplane then rolled down an embankment resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the edge of the asphalt, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a goose.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was executing a 180° turn at the approach end of the runway to begin takeoff when she saw a goose crossing the runway near her position. To avoid the goose she relaxed the turn, and the right main landing gear wheel rolled off the asphalt in an area with a 4-inch lip. The airplane then rolled down an embankment resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:06 EDT
Nearest AirportCherry Ridge Airport (0.3nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24 NO Series
Tail NumberN6121P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 27 F
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC