PIPER PA 32-300
Warsaw, IN — July 31, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA422 |
| Event ID | 20140812X14225 |
| Location | Warsaw, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.27472, -85.84000 |
| Airport | Warsaw Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 32-300 |
| 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 pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he made a normal approach to runway 18 (4,012 feet by 75 feet). Just after touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and departed the runway. The nose gear hit a runway light and subsequently collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The surface weather observation at the airport indicated that the wind was from 230 degrees at 4 knots. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
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.