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August 15, 1998 · Piper PA-28-151 · N4576F

Redwood Falls, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Redwood Falls, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N4576F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA315

The pilot said that he made three approaches to the runway and conducted a go around each time. On the fourth attempt the airplane touched down; however, over ran the end. The pilot stated that had he used a slower approach speed and harder braking the accident could have been avoided.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's not following proper short field landing procedures.

Full Narrative

On August 15, 1998, at 1620 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-151, N4576F, operated by a private pilot sustained substantial damage during an overrun on runway 5 (2,050' X 200' dry/turf) at Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed Marshall, Minnesota, at 1600. The pilot stated in a written statement that he made three attempts to land on the runway, going around each time. On the fourth attempt he landed, but was unable to stop the airplane on the runway. He stated that a slower approach speed and harder braking would have helped avoid the overrun. An examination of the airplane subsequent to the accident failed to reveal any pre-accident anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CDT
Nearest AirportRedwood Falls Minicipal (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length2050 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN4576F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data