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N11KX accident description

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Crash location 44.484722°N, 103.788055°W
Nearest city Spearfish, SD
44.490817°N, 103.859370°W
3.5 miles away
Tail number N11KX
Accident date 28 Dec 2017
Aircraft type Piper PA32
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that following an instrument approach in light snow, he inadvertently landed in the safety area to the left of the snow-covered runway. During landing, both wings collided with runway signage. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadvertent landing in snow adjacent to the snow-covered runway resulting in a collision with runway signs.

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