Piper PA22
Superior, WI — March 7, 2019
Event Information
| Date | March 7, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA157 |
| Event ID | 20190308X14357 |
| Location | Superior, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.69500, -92.09500 |
| Airport | RICHARD I BONG |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA22 |
| 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's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow- and ice-covered runway, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a snow- and ice-covered runway, he was unable to maintain directional control, so he attempted a go around. However, the airplane impacted a snowbank on the right side of the runway and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.