MINR · Piper PA28-181 · 2002-12-13 · Greensburg, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03LA038
Event ID
20021217X05615
Type
Accident
Date
2002-12-13
Location
Greensburg, IN, USA
Coordinates
39.326946, -85.522499
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA28-181
Registration
N793MA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors included inadequate planning/decision by the pilot for attempting to depart from the slush covered runway, the slush covered runway itself, and the falling snow.