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Light Aircraft Veers Left, Strikes Fuel Island During Go-Around on Snowy Runway (N82009)

Truckee, CA, US

On January 28, 1994, a Piper PA-32-301 (registration N82009) was involved in an aviation accident near Truckee, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DELAY IN HIS REMEDIAL ACTION, AND FAILURE TO RAISE THE FLAPS. THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot attempted a go-around after veering off a snow-covered runway, but the airplane failed to climb due to unretracted flaps and struck a fuel island. A passenger noted normal engine sound.

Incident Details

A pilot was landing on a runway covered by a thin layer of snow. On touchdown, the airplane veered to the left. After the airplane departed the runway, the pilot applied full power to execute a go-around.

Sequence of Events

The airplane became airborne, but it would not climb as the pilot failed to retract the flaps. The airplane continued to the left until it struck a fuel island. A passenger reported that the engine sounded normal, similar to the sound that it made when the flight departed.

Observations

No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or time were disclosed. The extent of damage and any injuries were not specified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jan 1994 Piper PA-32-301 accident near Truckee, CA?

A pilot attempted a go-around after veering off a snow-covered runway, but the airplane failed to climb due to unretracted flaps and struck a fuel island. A passenger noted normal engine sound.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jan 1994 involved a Piper PA-32-301, registration N82009, at Truckee, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DELAY IN HIS REMEDIAL ACTION, AND FAILURE TO RAISE THE FLAPS. THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X00650. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.