On January 23, 1994, a Piper PA-28 (registration N8211V) operated by Joe E. Hume was involved in an aviation accident near Bennington, VT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot landing on an icy runway with reported poor braking conditions slid off the side and collided with a snow bank. The pilot was aware of a NOTAM indicating poor braking and aimed to land within the first fifth of the runway.
Incident Details
The pilot was aware of reported 'poor braking' conditions at the destination due to knowledge of a previously issued NOTAM. He stated that he set up his approach to land in the first one-fifth of the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane began sliding on the icy runway surface. The aircraft subsequently departed the side of the runway and collided with a snow bank.
Pilot Actions
The pilot did not attempt a go-around after the slide began. He explained that the airplane's low airspeed and his assessment that the aircraft would not clear snow banks in the vicinity of the runway led to his decision to continue the landing rather than abort.
What happened in the 23 Jan 1994 Piper PA-28 accident near Bennington, VT?
A pilot landing on an icy runway with reported poor braking conditions slid off the side and collided with a snow bank. The pilot was aware of a NOTAM indicating poor braking and aimed to land within the first fifth of the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Jan 1994 involved a Piper PA-28, registration N8211V, operated by Joe E. Hume, at Bennington, VT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
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