Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and slush-covered runway.
NTSB analysis
The accident occurred during a landing attempt on an ice- and slush-covered runway. The pilot reported that shortly after touchdown the airplane began veering toward the left side of the runway. He was unable to correct for the airplane's left swerve and it subsequently impacted a snowbank situated alongside the runway. The left wing's main and aft spars were substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10CA118 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 11, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Connersville, Indiana
- Nearest airport
- Mettel Field Airport (KCEV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-28-235
- N-number
- N8946W
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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