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August 21, 1994 · Piper J3C-65 · N92483

Leesburg, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Leesburg, OH
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N92483
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA142

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS AT THE PRIVATE GRASS STRIP. HE REPORTED THAT A THUNDERSTORM PASSED THROUGH THE AREA EARLIER, AND THAT THE 2000 FOOT LONG, GRASS STRIP WAS WET. HE STATED THAT HE HAD COMPLETED FIVE NORMAL LANDINGS SUCCESSFULLY EARLIER THAT DAY. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE TAKEOFF WAS NORMAL, AND ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 7, THE AIRPLANE WAS HIGHER THAN NORMAL. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE FLOATED A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE IT TOUCHED DOWN. HE STATED THAT UPON TOUCHDOWN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT DUE TO THE WET GRASS HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME TO AVOID STRIKING THE FENCE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. AN FAA AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE AIRPLANE AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND REPORTED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATIONAL. THE PILOT ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED DURING LANDING RESULTING IN AN OVERRUN AND COLLISION WITH A FENCE. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE WET RUNWAY.

Full Narrative

On August 20, 1994, at 2000 eastern daylight time, N92483, a Piper J3C-65, operated by Stewert Aircraft Service of Waynesville, Ohio, crashed during landing at a private field in Leesburg, Ohio. The certificated private pilot and his passenger were not injured while the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight was operated under 14 CFR 91. The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoff and landings at the private grass strip. He reported that he completed five normal landings successfully earlier that day. He stated that a thunderstorm passed through the area, and that the 2000 foot long, grass strip was wet. The pilot stated that the takeoff was normal, and on final approach to runway 7 the airplane was higher than normal. He stated that the airplane floated a short distance before it touched down. The pilot stated that upon touchdown he applied the brakes, but was unable to stop in time to avoid striking the fence at the departure end of the runway. An FAA Aviation Safety Inspector reported that she examined the airplane after the accident and the brakes were found to be operational. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest AirportDonner Field (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN92483
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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