PIPER PA32
Spearfish, SD — December 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | December 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA094 |
| Event ID | 20171229X23639 |
| Location | Spearfish, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.48472, -103.78806 |
| Airport | BLACK HILLS-CLYDE ICE FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent landing in snow adjacent to the snow-covered runway resulting in a collision with runway signs.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following an instrument approach in light snow, he inadvertently landed in the safety area to the left of the snow-covered runway. During landing, both wings collided with runway signage. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.