On February 13, 2004, a Piper PA-28R-201T (registration N2216M) operated by Jerrod M. Brower was involved in an aviation accident near Rexburg, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot reported that during landing, the airplane touched down right of the runway centerline, causing the right main landing gear to encounter a snow bank, leading to a spin and collapse of the left main landing gear.
Incident Description
A commercial pilot reported a landing incident involving a snow bank adjacent to the runway. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down to the right of the runway centerline. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear encountered a snow bank located adjacent to the runway. The pilot stated that this caused the aircraft to slow and turn nearly 180 degrees. As the airplane spun, the left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing impacted the snow bank.
Pilot Statement
The pilot estimated the snow bank to be approximately 24 inches in height. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or occupants were provided in the report.
What happened in the 13 Feb 2004 Piper PA-28R-201T accident near Rexburg, ID?
A commercial pilot reported that during landing, the airplane touched down right of the runway centerline, causing the right main landing gear to encounter a snow bank, leading to a spin and collapse of the left main landing gear.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Feb 2004 Piper PA-28R-201T accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Feb 2004 involved a Piper PA-28R-201T, registration N2216M, operated by Jerrod M. Brower, at Rexburg, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor.
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