NTSB Identification: CHI85LA123.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 27494.
Accident occurred Monday, February 25, 1985 in EPHRIAM, WI
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180, registration: N15652
Injuries: 3 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT DURING THE LANDING FLARE. AS THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN THE RIGHT WHEEL ENTERED AN AREA OF SLUSH. THE AIRCRAFT THEN SLID OFF THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT INTO A SNOWBANK, DAMAGING THE LANDING GEAR AND LEFT WING TIP. THE PILOT STATED THAT FROM THE AIR THE SLUSHY AREA ON THE RUNWAY APPEARED TO BE A DRY DUSTING OF SNOW. A RIGHT STEADY CROSSWIND COMPONENT OF 15 KNOTS EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS..MISJUDGED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
REMEDIAL ACTION..NOT POSSIBLE..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL..NOT ATTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
VISUAL/AURAL PERCEPTION..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..SLUSH COVERED
Contributing Factors
IMPROPER USE OF PROCEDURE..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
LACK OF EXPERIENCE..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OPERATION..PILOT IN COMMAND
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