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March 24, 1993 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N55919
Walls, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Walls, MS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N55919
Operator
Taylor Terry R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA092
THE PILOT STATED HE MADE A NORMAL VISUAL APPROACH TO THE NORTH AND TOUCHED DOWN ON THE FIRST THIRD OF THE GRASS RUNWAY. AS THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OUT HE APPLIED BRAKES AND IT BEGAN TO SLIDE ON THE WET RUNWAY. HE APPLIED FULL POWER AND PERFORMED AN ABORTED LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE AND CLEARED A DITCH AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. HOWEVER, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK THE EDGE OF A HIGHWAY WHICH RUNS PERPENDICULAR TO THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN NOSED DOWN AND CRASHED IN A FIELD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED HE MADE A NORMAL VISUAL APPROACH TO THE NORTH AND TOUCHED DOWN ON THE FIRST THIRD OF THE GRASS RUNWAY. AS THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OUT HE APPLIED BRAKES AND IT BEGAN TO SLIDE ON THE WET RUNWAY. HE APPLIED FULL POWER AND PERFORMED AN ABORTED LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE AND CLEARED A DITCH AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. HOWEVER, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK THE EDGE OF A HIGHWAY WHICH RUNS PERPENDICULAR TO THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN NOSED DOWN AND CRASHED IN A FIELD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CST
Nearest AirportTwinkletown (1nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN55919
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTaylor Terry R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC