N7010KPIPER PA-20 1991-03-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-20 S/N: 116

Summary

On March 24, 1991, a Piper PA-20 (N7010K) was involved in an incident near Grand Marais, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND AND SNOW COVERED RUNWAY WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA123. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7010K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 24, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA123
Location
GRAND MARAIS, MN
Event ID
20001212X16582
Coordinates
47.749347, -90.338996
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND AND SNOW COVERED RUNWAY WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
116
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-20 PA20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WIECHMANN CALEB
Address
13198 164TH AVE
City
PRAIRIE CITY
State / Zip Code
SD 57649-6916
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# CHI91LA123