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October 11, 1997 · Sukhoi SU-29 · N929CB

Williamstown, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Williamstown, NJ
Aircraft
Sukhoi SU-29
Tail Number
N929CB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC98LA010

The airplane touched down on the 2,400 foot turf runway at a point approximately 1,400 feet beyond the approach end. The airplane overran the runway and came to rest in a tree line. The pilot said, 'We screwed up...landed a little too fast and a little too long.' The airplane was certificated with treadless tires. The pilot reported the accident could have been avoided by checking the '...condition of a grass runway in reference to dryness of grass when landing with aircraft with certified bald tires, touchdown sooner, [and] leave more rollout space.'

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed.

Full Narrative

On October 11, 1997, at 1600 eastern daylight time, a Sukoi SU-29, N929CB, was substantially damaged after landing at the Southern Cross Airport, Williamstown, New Jersey. The certificated commercial pilot and commercial pilot rated passenger were uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight that originated at Woodbine, New Jersey, at 1500. No flight plan was filed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to an FAA Inspector, the airplane touched down on the 2,400 foot turf runway at a point approximately 1,400 feet beyond the approach end. The airplane overran the runway and came to rest in a tree line. One of 3 propeller blades separated, and the airplane sustained damage to both wings and the fuselage. According to the Inspector's report, the pilot stated he had "...probably been a little too fast on the approach (90 knots) [and] ran out of runway and went into a brush and tree area." In a telephone interview, the pilot said, "We screwed up...landed a little too fast and a little too long." In the Owner Safety Recommendation (How Could This Accident Have Been Prevented) section of the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot recommended: "Check condition of a grass runway in reference to dryness of grass when landing with aircraft with certified bald tires, touchdown sooner, [and] leave more rollout space." The pilot reported the airplane had no mechanical deficiencies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSouthern Cross Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width250 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSukhoi SU-29
Tail NumberN929CB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVendeneyev · M14P · Reciprocating · 360
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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