On February 19, 2002, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N4456J) was involved in an aviation accident near Argyle, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a contaminated runway. A factor was the contaminated runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane on a 2,400-foot turf runway encountered a slushy, ice- and snow-contaminated surface and failed to stop, overrunning the runway and ending in a ditch.
Incident Overview
During a landing on a 2,400-foot long turf runway, the airplane traversed a section that was described as "slushy." The pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop before it departed the end of the runway and came to rest in a ditch.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. No further details about the aircraft or pilot were provided in the source.
Runway Condition
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the runway after the incident and determined that it was contaminated with ice, snow, and water. This contamination contributed to the slushy condition noted by the pilot.
What happened in the 19 Feb 2002 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Argyle, NY?
An airplane on a 2,400-foot turf runway encountered a slushy, ice- and snow-contaminated surface and failed to stop, overrunning the runway and ending in a ditch.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Feb 2002 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N4456J, at Argyle, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a contaminated runway. A factor was the contaminated runway.
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