ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285331
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| Date: | Sunday 21 January 2007 |
| Time: | 14:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-60-601P |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N88JE |
| MSN: | 61P0225029 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Craig, Colorado -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Delta-Blake Field, CO (KAJZ) |
| Craig-Moffat Airport, CO (CIG/KCAG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, he had been informed by an individual located at the airport that the runway had been plowed. However, the runway had not been plowed, and there was approximately two inches of snow on the runway surface. Due to "bright whiteout conditions" surrounding the airport, the pilot reported that there was "no visible contrast to any roads or runways on the airport." During the approach, the pilot observed two ridges of snow approximately 50 feet apart, which he assumed to be the runway. Subsequently, the pilot landed the airplane in the snow adjacent to the runway. Upon touchdown, the nose and right main gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane revealed the forward pressure bulkhead was damaged, and the right aileron was buckled.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper in-flight planning and unsuitable area selected for landing. A contributing factor was the snow covered terrain and runway.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN07CA057
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 08:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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