ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357302
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| Date: | Monday 3 June 1996 |
| Time: | 08:51 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-60-601P |
| Owner/operator: | Henry Webber A/c Dist., Inc. |
| Registration: | N86AT |
| MSN: | 61P-0364 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2884 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AA1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Willard, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Lancaster, PA (KLNS) |
| (8G1) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, when the airplane was about 35 feet above the ground during the approach to land at the destination airport, it yawed rapidly to the left. The pilot was unable to regain directional control or perform a go-around. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down on the runway '...in a right skid, causing [eventual landing] gear failure.' The police report indicated that there was an 11 mph left quartering headwind for the active runway at the time of the accident.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD96LA089
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 16:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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