N40586PIPER PA-23-250 1993-01-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 27-7405330

Summary

On January 29, 1993, a Piper PA-23-250 (N40586) was involved in an incident near West Dover, VT. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTIONS, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A SNOWBANK. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ICE COVERED RUNWAY AND THE SNOWBANK ALONG THE RUNWAY EDGES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40586.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 29, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA056
Location
WEST DOVER, VT
Event ID
20001211X11748
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTIONS, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A SNOWBANK. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ICE COVERED RUNWAY AND THE SNOWBANK ALONG THE RUNWAY EDGES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-7405330
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WARRIOR AVIATION LTD
Address
124 20 101ST AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
RICHMOND HILL QUEE
State / Zip Code
NY 11419
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC93LA056