N7010K

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-20 S/N: 116

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