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March 19, 2023 · Piper PA-28-161 · N9088D
Maple Lake, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Maple Lake, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161 (1986)
Tail Number
N9088D
Operator
Metro Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA141
The student pilot reported that during landing the airplane “dipped steeply to the right” due to a gusting wind. The student pilot corrected for the dip by applying left aileron and power before touching down on the ice-covered runway. After touchdown, the airplane skidded to the left with the nose pointed to the right and departed the runway. Upon departing the runway, the nose landing gear dug into the snow which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the student pilot was landing with an 80° right crosswind at 9 knots gusting to 14 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Snow/slush/ice covered surface-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during landing the airplane “dipped steeply to the right” due to a gusting wind. The student pilot corrected for the dip by applying left aileron and power before touching down on the ice-covered runway. After touchdown, the airplane skidded to the left with the nose pointed to the right and departed the runway. Upon departing the runway, the nose landing gear dug into the snow which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the student pilot was landing with an 80° right crosswind at 9 knots gusting to 14 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMaple Lake Muni-Bill Mavencamp (0nm E)
Runway10
Runway Length2796 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN9088D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMetro Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 F / 7 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time12:15
Weather SourceWFAC