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Erie, Colorado

March 17, 2021 · NTSB CEN21LA159 · PIPER PA-12 (N2849M)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a full-stop landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a snow berm.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Snow/ice-Contributed to outcome

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA159
AircraftPIPER PA-12
RegistrationN2849M
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.0103, -105.0481
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