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May 1, 1998 · Piper PA-24-400 · N8536P

Jackson, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, WY
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-400
Tail Number
N8536P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA200

The pilot said he was 'breaking in a new engine' and he did not reduce power fast enough. The airplane landed long on runway 18, which was 6,299 x 150 feet, asphalt, porous friction course overlay. He said he realized he was not going to be able to stop the airplane on the runway that remained, and also realized he did not have sufficient speed to abort the landing. Heavy braking caused the left tire to blow out, and the airplane departed the end of the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed when the airplane traversed a large dip at the end of the runway, and the airplane slid to a halt approximately 100 feet beyond. Airport officials reported finding 1,400 feet of skid marks. A light and variable wind was reported at the time of the accident. The pilot attributed the accident to his error in judgment. His recommendation: 'Always land near the threshold, leaving as much runway as possible. Pretty basic.'

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, while approaching to land; his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing; and his failure to go around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. A related factor was the uneven terrain, which was encountered beyond the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

On May 1, 1998, approximately 1030 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-24-400, N8536P, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain while landing at Jackson, Wyoming. The private pilot and commercial-rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan had been filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Provo, Utah, approximately 0900. The pilot had recently purchased the airplane from the passenger that was in the airplane. In his accident report, the pilot indicated he was "breaking in a new engine" and he did not reduce power fast enough. The airplane landed long on runway 18 (6,299 ft. x 150 ft., asphalt, porous friction course overlay). The pilot said he realized he was not going to be able to stop the airplane on the runway that remained, and also realized he did not have sufficient speed to abort the landing. Heavy braking caused the left tire to blow out, and the airplane departed the end of the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed when the airplane traversed a large dip at the end of the runway, and the airplane slid to a halt approximately 100 feet beyond. Airport officials reported finding 1,400 feet of skid marks. The pilot attributed the accident to "poor judgment" and his error. His recommendation: "Always land near the threshold, leaving as much runway as possible. Pretty basic." Later examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed a wrinkled and dented left wing, a torn left flap, damaged elevator and both wing tips, two main tires blown out, and a collapsed landing gear. A light and variable wind was reported at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6299 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-24-400
Tail NumberN8536P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-720-A1A · Reciprocating · 400
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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