# NTSB Accident CHI06CA049
> **Piper PA-22-108** · 2005-12-21 · Spirit Lake, IA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI06CA049
- **Event ID:** 20060120X00109
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-12-21
- **Location:** Spirit Lake, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.3875, -95.139167
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22-108
- **Registration:** N4680Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot using an unsuitable runway and not maintaining directional control during the landing leading to the nose over on impact with snow.  A factor was the snow that remained on the runway after plowing.

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