Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA119
Location
West Milford, NJ
Event ID
20140212X74508
Coordinates
41.128334, -74.346664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N381PT
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0002
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
INTERNATIONAL AVIATION LLC
Address
20 LINDBERGH DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HARTFORD
State / Zip Code
CT 06114-2132
Country
United States
Analysis
The private rated pilot-in-command (PIC), who was seated in the right seat, stated that the wind on approach to runway 24 was from 280 degrees at 6 knots. At touchdown slightly left of centerline with the nose turned to the left, the airplane veered to the left which he was unable to correct. The airplane then skidded into a snowbank. The PIC and operator reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA119