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
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