Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 2, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA185
Location
Baraga, MI
Event ID
20130304X60814
Coordinates
46.770000, -88.486663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2238A
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-637
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6419 SHERMAN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CINCINNATI
State / Zip Code
OH 45230-2843
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he had landed his wheel equipped airplane on the plowed surface of an ice runway and was taxiing when directional control was lost. The airplane impacted a snow bank on the edge of the runway. The airplane’s nose gear collapsed and the engine mount and forward fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA185