Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX85LA170

S LAKE TAHOE, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N8278Y

PIPER PA-44-180T

Analysis

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A SNOW BANK DURING LNDG. THE PLT SAID HE NOTICED FOG MOVING IN AND AFTER TOUCHING DOWN HE STARTED BRAKING 'RIGHT AWAY'. A SKIDDING ACTION TOOK PLACE AND THE ACFT WENT TO THE LEFT INTO A SNOW BANK. NO MECHANICAL OR PHYSICAL DISCREPANCIES OF A CAUSAL NATURE WERE REVEALED DURING THE INVESTIGATION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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