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January 1, 1994 · Piper PA-28-151 · N44015
Mckinney, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mckinney, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N44015
Operator
Centerline Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA058
THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT AND LANDED SHORT OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. DURING THE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE WHITE LIGHTS AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
On December 31, 1993, at 2145 central standard time, a Piper PA- 28-151, N44015, was substantially damaged during landing at McKinney Municipal Airport, McKinney, Texas. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he misjudged his intended touchdown point and impacted the ground short of the end of the runway. Following touchdown the airplane struck the white lights at the approach end. Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the damage included a broken propeller and left wing spar deformation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 CST
Nearest AirportMckinney Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5197 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN44015
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCenterline Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility13 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:47
Weather SourceWFAC