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December 10, 1992 · Piper PA-28-235 · N9102W
Cheriton, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cheriton, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N9102W
Operator
Paul B Byram
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA042
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A LANDING AT THE GRASS AIRSTRIP. HE SAID, 'TOUCHDOWN WAS SLIGHTLY LONG, AT 80 MPH. BRAKING ACTION [WAS] NIL...PLANNED TO GROUND LOOP AT THE END...NOSE GEAR CAUGHT IN SOFT GROUND. AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER.' THE FAA REPORT STATED, 'HE LANDED HALFWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY WITH TOO MUCH SPEED.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, RESULTING IN A TOUCHDOWN TOO FAR DOWN THE RUNWAY, WITH EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, AND THE SUBSEQUENT ENCOUNTER WITH SOFT TERRAIN AND NOSE OVER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A LANDING AT THE GRASS AIRSTRIP. HE SAID, 'TOUCHDOWN WAS SLIGHTLY LONG, AT 80 MPH. BRAKING ACTION [WAS] NIL...PLANNED TO GROUND LOOP AT THE END...NOSE GEAR CAUGHT IN SOFT GROUND. AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER.' THE FAA REPORT STATED, 'HE LANDED HALFWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY WITH TOO MUCH SPEED.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EST
Nearest AirportEagles Nest (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN9102W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaul B Byram
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540B · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind95°
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO