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April 2, 1994 · Piper PA-24-180 · N5704P

Boone, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boone, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-180
Tail Number
N5704P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA073

THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A LANDING ON THE SHORT RUNWAY. HE STATED THAT HE USED 85 KNOTS INDICATED AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH. THE AIRPLANE FLOATED DOWN THE RUNWAY, AND DID NOT TOUCH DOWN UNTIL APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF OF THE RUNWAY HAD BEEN USED. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, AND IMPACTED TREES BEFORE COMING TO REST ON A GOLF COURSE PAST THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 31.

NTSB Probable Cause

The excessive speed used on final approach to the short runway by the pilot, and the failure of the pilot to use the proper touchdown point on the runway for landing.

Full Narrative

On April 2, 1994, about 1741 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N5704P, was substantially damaged following a collision with trees during a landing attempt at Boone, North Carolina. The private pilot received minor injuries in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight. The flight departed Winston-Salem, North Carolina about 1630. The pilot stated he used 85 knots indicated airspeed on final approach to the short runway. He stated that he did not touchdown until approximately one half of the runway had passed behind him. The aircraft impacted trees prior to coming to rest on a golf course off the departure end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:41 EST
Nearest AirportBOONE (1nm NW)
Runway31
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-24-180
Tail NumberN5704P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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