Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA105
Location
Laconia, NH
Event ID
20060618X00761
Coordinates
43.572498, -71.418891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WETTSTEIN JAY
Address
57 LAUREN DR
City
ONTARIO
State / Zip Code
OR 97914-5304
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing on runway 26, and shortly after touchdown, the Piper PA-32-260 began to "hop" to the right. The airplane then departed the runway surface, and continued on the grass until the landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The winds at the time of the accident were from 300 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA105