N4643R

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-140S/N: 28-21397

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA181
Location
Lansing, IL
Event ID
20110210X85256
Coordinates
41.534721, -87.529441
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4643R
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-21397
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
26118 WALLS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMERON
State / Zip Code
OK 74932-2459
Country
United States

Analysis

The commercial pilot reported that she was in the airplane's right seat and was performing touch and go landings. The pilot stated that the airplane began skidding on the snow and weathervaning into the wind during the landing roll. The pilot said that the airplane went off the runway and into the snow. Substantial damage occurred to ribs in the airplane's right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight. The pilot's safety recommendation stated, "I believe that because of my lack of experience in flying right seat I was unable to correct for these unfavorable conditions. In order to prevent an occurrence like this from happening in the future, I will set my personal minimums to a higher standard and will have an instructor present until I am proficient in the right seat."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA181