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February 22, 1994 · Piper PA-32R-300 · N23AL

Berlin, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Berlin, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-300
Tail Number
N23AL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA046

When the pilot arrived at his destination airport, he circled the airport to inspect the wind sock and runway conditions. The wind sock indicated near calm winds, but appeared to favor runway 05. The pilot said that because the runway is relatively short, he elected to approach and land in such a manner as to have as much runway left as possible. The pilot set up his approach for the runway and on final approach, the airplane's left main landing gear contacted a tree. The airplane veered to the left of the runway and contacted the ground. As the airplane was sliding to a stop, the left wing collided with a utility pole and was severed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot not maintaining clearance from obstacles (trees) during final approach which resulted in a collision with a tree and a subsequent uncontrolled descent until colliding with the ground.

Full Narrative

On Tuesday, February 22, 1994, at 0735 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32 airplane, N23AL, owned and piloted by Albert G. Suber, of New Ark, Delaware, collided with a tree during a landing approach to Camden County Airport, Berlin, New Jersey. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal flight was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The flight originated in Wilmington, Delaware and was arriving at its destination at the time. The pilot stated that on final apporach the left main landing gear contacted a tree. The airplane turned sharply left. The pilot correctd his path but was unable to return to the runway. The airplane contacted the ground left of the runway and the nose gear was severed. The left wing of the airplane contacted a utility pole and was severed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:35 EST
Nearest AirportBerlin/Camden County (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32R-300
Tail NumberN23AL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO540K15D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data