# NTSB NYC04LA173: Piper PA-28R-200, N2613R, Factoryville, PA, March 29, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 29, 2004, 17:30 local (22:30 UTC) - Place: Factoryville, PA - Coordinates: 41.589168, -75.755836 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5892&lon=-75.7558&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 28, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Allentown FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 59683 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC04LA173 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/59683/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA173 ## Probable cause An encounter with a deer, as reported by the pilot. A factor in this accident was the muddy grass off the left side of the runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - evasive maneuver - performed, pilot in command - object - animal(s) (cause) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - muddy (contributing factor) ## Analysis The airplane was landing on runway 4, a 2,500-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot stated that he observed a deer on the runway, as the airplane touched down. He then elected to add left rudder and continue the roll-out on the grass located off the left side of the runway, in-between the runway, and a taxiway. During the roll-out, the airplane's right main landing gear became stuck in mud. The airplane spun around, and the right wing struck the ground. Winds reported at an airport located about 17 miles south of the accident site, about the time of the accident, were from 160 degrees at 10 knots. ## Factual narrative On March 29, 2004, about 1730 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28R-200, N2613R, was substantially damaged while landing at Seamans Airport (9N3), Factoryville, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed Jake Arner Memorial Airport, Lehighton, Pennsylvania. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on runway 4, a 2,500-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway. According to his written statement, the pilot observed a deer on the runway, as the airplane touched down. The pilot elected to add left rudder and continue the roll-out on the grass located off the left side of the runway, in-between the runway, and a taxiway. During the roll-out, the airplane's right main landing gear became stuck in mud. The airplane spun around, and the right wing struck the ground. Winds reported at an airport located about 17 miles south of the accident site, at 1754, were from 160 degrees at 10 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: N2613R (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28R-200 - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28R-35232 - Engines: Lycoming IO-360 200 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Dwight Eisenhauer - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 29, 2003 - Departed: 22N, Lehighton, PA - Destination: 9N3, Factoryville, PA - Airport: 9N3, Seamans Field, runway 4, 2,500 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 44; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review December 12, 2003; seat: left; flight hours: 251 total, 175 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 160° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 28 °F - Altimeter: 30.27 inHg - Observed at: AVP, 15 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20040329022319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040329022319A), Mar 29, 2004: Piper PA28R200, Factoryville, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) According to the pilot, he departed the jake arner airport (22N) for Factoryville, PA. He stated he was on short final to runway 04 at the Factoryville… From the NTSB's public API. 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