Casualties unknown

1997-01-13: Piper PA-34 (N2491U) — Dillingham, AK

Dillingham, AK, US

On January 13, 1997, a Piper PA-34 (registration N2491U) was involved in an aviation accident near Dillingham, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from terrain during a go-around. A factor related to the accident was: the dark, night condition. 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.

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During a night landing on a slippery runway, a pilot executed a go-around but subsequently collided with snow-covered terrain and a tree, resulting in substantial damage.

Overview

A pilot and a passenger were landing at night after completing a cross-country flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan had been filed. The pilot was demonstrating a VOR approach to the passenger.

Sequence of Events

As the airplane touched down, the pilot noticed a slight tail wind and that the runway was slippery. He applied full power and executed a go-around. As the airplane began to climb, the pilot retracted the landing gear and flaps. He also began a slight left turn toward an unlit area of snow-covered terrain. The airplane collided with the terrain and a tree, causing the airplane to swerve to the right. The airplane came to rest in the snow.

Damage

The right wing, engine, propellers, and fuselage sustained damage.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07252. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.