PIPER PA 38-112
West Milford, NJ — February 11, 2014
Event Information
| Date | February 11, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA119 |
| Event ID | 20140212X74508 |
| Location | West Milford, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.12833, -74.34666 |
| Airport | Greenwood Lake Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 38-112 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The private rated pilot-in-command (PIC), who was seated in the right seat, stated that the wind on approach to runway 24 was from 280 degrees at 6 knots. At touchdown slightly left of centerline with the nose turned to the left, the airplane veered to the left which he was unable to correct. The airplane then skidded into a snowbank. The PIC and operator reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.