N8160A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 32-300S/N: 32-7940285

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 31, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA422
Location
Warsaw, IN
Event ID
20140812X14225
Coordinates
41.274723, -85.839996
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7940285
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA 32-300M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KASW AVIATION LLC
Address
2677 E LAKE TAHOE TRL
City
WARSAW
State / Zip Code
IN 46582-8214
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he made a normal approach to runway 18 (4,012 feet by 75 feet). Just after touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and departed the runway. The nose gear hit a runway light and subsequently collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The surface weather observation at the airport indicated that the wind was from 230 degrees at 4 knots. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA422