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2006-01-05: Piper PA-32-300 (N190PH) — Pilot — Worthington, MN

Worthington, MN, US

On January 5, 2006, a Piper PA-32-300 (registration N190PH) operated by Pilot was involved in an aviation accident near Worthington, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The missed approach not performed by the pilot and the directional control not maintained by the pilot during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a night precision instrument approach to runway 29, an airplane veered left after touchdown, departing the runway into snow and folding the nose wheel landing gear. The airport AWOS was later found to be iced over, inhibiting wind sensors.

Sequence of Events

The airplane was conducting a precision instrument approach and landing on runway 29. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. After touchdown, the airplane moved "quickly" to the left, departed the side of the runway, and entered snow. The nose wheel landing gear folded during the event.

Weather Information

The pilot stated that the airport's automated weather observing system (AWOS) reported calm winds. However, the pilot considered this inaccurate and checked reports from surrounding AWOSs, which indicated winds from the northwest at 8 to 11 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind for the airplane is 17 knots.

Post-Accident Inspection

Following the accident, inspection of the airport's AWOS revealed that the unit was covered with ice, which inhibited operation of the wind speed and direction sensors. The Federal Aviation Administration had no record of a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) being issued on the day of the accident pertaining to the airport AWOS.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060113X00071. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.