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September 15, 1996 · Piper PA-28-235 · N9074W

Westminster, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Westminster, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N9074W
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD96LA146

The pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern behind a Cessna. He stated that there was no radio communication with the Cessna, and after it landed, it maneuvered as if to take the runway again. However, it stopped short with its nose over the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that he came in with 40 degrees of flaps at about 70 mile per hour (MPH). He said that he came in high over the Cessna, pulled power and descended to the runway. His last known airspeed was between 80 and 85 mph. He said he touched down below the numbers, applied the brakes, and the aircraft seemed to slow. He said that at about 10 to 15 feet from the end of the runway, he was too fast, and the aircraft was not slowing down properly. He said he applied power to go around, but the airplane struck the trees off the end of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's misjudgement of his speed and distance, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his delay in executing a go-around (aborted landing), which resulted in an overrun.

Full Narrative

HISTORY OF FLIGHT On September 15, 1996, at about 1755 eastern daylight time, N9074W, a Piper PA-28-235, owned and operated by the private pilot, sustained substantial damage after impacting trees off the end of runway 13/31 while landing at the Clearview Airpark, Westminster, Maryland. The pilot was not injured however, the passenger, his son sustained serious injuries. Visual Meteorological conditions existed and no flight plan was filed. The flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Issex, Maryland at 1525. The pilot stated in the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 pilot/operator report that he entered the pattern behind a Cessna. He stated that there was no radio communication with the Cessna and when it landed it maneuvered as if to take the runway again, however, it stopped short with its nose over the right side of the runway. He stated that he came in with 40 degrees of flaps at about 70 mile per hour (MPH). He said that he came in high over the Cessna pulled power and nosed down for the runway, and that his last known airspeed was between 80 and 85 mph. He said he touched down below the numbers, applied the brakes and the aircraft seemed to slow. He said that at about 10 to 15 feet from the end of the runway he was to fast, and the aircraft was not slowing down properly. He said he applied power to go around but struck the trees off the end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:55 EDT
Nearest AirportClearview (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length1845 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN9074W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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