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Piper PA-34 Damaged in Off-Runway Landing at Pinedale (N8372Z)

Pinedale, WY, US

On January 25, 1991, a Piper PA-34 (registration N8372Z) operated by Department OF Interior was involved in an aviation accident near Pinedale, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment during landing. A contributing factor was a snow covered runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On January 25, 1991, a Piper PA-34 (N8372Z) was substantially damaged after landing approximately 80 feet left of the snow-covered runway at Ralph Wenz Field, Pinedale, Wyoming, causing the landing gear to collapse and structural damage to the fuselage and stabilator.

Incident Overview

On January 25, 1991, a Piper PA-34, registration N8372Z, sustained substantial damage during a landing at Ralph Wenz Field in Pinedale, Wyoming. The flight had originated from Big Piney, Wyoming, and was en route to Pinedale.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot's report, an aircraft ahead of his performed a go-around because the pilot could not positively identify the snow-covered runway. The accident pilot stated that he aligned the aircraft parallel to the runway but approximately 80 feet left of it. He then landed the aircraft off the runway, adjacent to a snow bank.

Damage Description

Upon landing, the landing gear collapsed. The fuselage and stabilator sustained structural damage. The aircraft was substantially damaged.

Additional Information

No further details are available from the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jan 1991 Piper PA-34 accident near Pinedale, WY?

On January 25, 1991, a Piper PA-34 (N8372Z) was substantially damaged after landing approximately 80 feet left of the snow-covered runway at Ralph Wenz Field, Pinedale, Wyoming, causing the landing gear to collapse and structural damage to the fuselage and stabilator.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jan 1991 Piper PA-34 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jan 1991 involved a Piper PA-34, registration N8372Z, operated by Department OF Interior, at Pinedale, WY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment during landing. A contributing factor was a snow covered runway.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X16387. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.