ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 213071
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| Date: | Thursday 28 December 2017 |
| Time: | 12:15 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32-301T Saratoga |
| Owner/operator: | Stamm Air Llc. |
| Registration: | N11KX |
| MSN: | 32-8224004 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Spearfish, SD -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | McCook, NE (MCK) |
| Spearfish, SD (SPF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that following an instrument approach in light snow, he inadvertently landed in the safety area to the left of the snow-covered runway. During landing, both wings collided with runway signs. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent landing in snow adjacent to the snow-covered runway resulting in a collision with runway signs.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Jul-2018 13:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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