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August 3, 1994 · Piper PA-28-180 · N7276W

Booneville, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Booneville, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N7276W
Operator
Ozark Regional Flt Serv
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA259

THE SPEED ON FINAL WAS 85 TO 90 KNOTS. OVER THE LANDING THRESHOLD AT 50 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, THE PILOT REDUCED THE POWER TO IDLE. THE AIRPLANE FLOATED AND THE TOUCHDOWN WAS 900 TO 1,000 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY AND DURING BRAKING THE AIRPLANE DID NOT SEEM TO SLOW. THE PILOT GOT OFF THE BRAKES, RETRACTED THE FLAPS, AND STARTED TO ADD POWER BUT, DUE TO TREES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY HE CHANGED HIS MIND. THE PILOT APPLIED HARD BRAKING AND LOCKED THE BRAKES. THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED, SLID TO THE RIGHT, AND HIT A FENCE. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE BRAKES WERE WITHIN THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT NOT OBTAINED DUE TO EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH AND LANDING.

Full Narrative

On August 3, 1994, at 1330 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180 sustained substantial damage during the landing roll near Booneville, Arkansas. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. During an interview, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that the airplane landed long and went off the departure end of the 3250 foot long runway. He further stated that the nose gear collapsed as the airplane hit rough terrain and a fence. The left wing received structural damage. The Pilot/Operator report stated that the speed on final was 85 to 90 knots. Over the landing threshold at 50 feet above the ground, the pilot "cut the power" and during the flare the airplane "seemed to float." The airplane landed 900 to 1,000 feet down the runway and during braking, the airplane did not seem to slow. The pilot got off the brakes, retracted the flaps, and started to add power, however; due to trees at the end of the runway he changed his mind. The pilot then applied "hard brake and locked the brake" with 900 feet of runway remaining. The airplane ground looped at the end of the runway and slid to the right. The airport manager (statement enclosed) reported that the airplane came to rest 150 feet beyond the end of the runway with the left wing protruding through a fence. He reported skid marks on the runway and that the brakes appeared to lock 135 feet prior to the airplane departing the runway. The pilot stated that he landed long and had to apply "more than normal braking pressure to slow the aircraft." According to the airplane operator, the brakes were within the required specifications.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBooneville Municipal (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN7276W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOzark Regional Flt Serv
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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