ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356032
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| Date: | Wednesday 9 April 1997 |
| Time: | 15:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32-300 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9768C |
| MSN: | 32-78400116 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1276 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Vincentown, NJ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Mount Holly, NJ (VAY |
| (N73) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that after touchdown on runway 5, he applied the brakes and the airplane swerved left. The airplane went of the left side of the runway and struck trees. FAA examination of the brake system did not reveal evidence of mechanical malfunction. The wind report for a nearby airport was 340 degrees at 19 knots with gusts to 23 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an on ground loss of control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC97LA072
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 18:23 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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