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February 10, 1992 · Piper PA-28-161 · N20974
New Smyrna Bch, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Smyrna Bch, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N20974
Operator
Acs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA084
DURING THE DOWNWIND LEG, THE FLT ENCOUNTERED FOG. THE PLT CONTINUED THE APCH & WHILE ON FINAL AT AN ALTITUDE OF 400 FT, THE RWY ENVIRONMENT BECAME VISIBLE. THE PLT REALIZED THAT HE WAS HIGH BUT CONTINUED THE APCH & LANDED APRX 3/4 DOWN THE RWY. THE ACFT TRAVELLED OFF THE END, COLLIDED WITH SHRUBS, THEN CAME TO REST.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER WEATHER EVALUATION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND RESULTING IN THE IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH FOG DURING THE DOWNDWIND LEG SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF TO REMAIN IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN.
Full Narrative
DURING THE DOWNWIND LEG, THE FLT ENCOUNTERED FOG. THE PLT CONTINUED THE APCH & WHILE ON FINAL AT AN ALTITUDE OF 400 FT, THE RWY ENVIRONMENT BECAME VISIBLE. THE PLT REALIZED THAT HE WAS HIGH BUT CONTINUED THE APCH & LANDED APRX 3/4 DOWN THE RWY. THE ACFT TRAVELLED OFF THE END, COLLIDED WITH SHRUBS, THEN CAME TO REST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EST
Nearest AirportNew Smyrna Bch Municipal (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN20974
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAcs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 170
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:51
Weather SourceWFAC