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August 30, 1991 · Piper PA-28R-180 · N3704T
Newark, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newark, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-180
Tail Number
N3704T
Operator
Michael J Stevens
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA281
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT HE ARRIVED AT HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT AFTER A THUNDERSTORM PASSED THROUGH THE AREA. HE SAW STANDING WATER ON THE APPROACH END OF THE GRASS STRIP, SO HE ADJUSTED HIS APPROACH AND LANDED LONG. HE REPORTED THAT THE RUNWAY WAS VERY SLICK, AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SLID INTO A DITCH LOCATED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION MAKING. A RELATED FACTOR WAS: THE WET, SLIPPERY CONDITION OF THE GRASS RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT HE ARRIVED AT HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT AFTER A THUNDERSTORM PASSED THROUGH THE AREA. HE SAW STANDING WATER ON THE APPROACH END OF THE GRASS STRIP, SO HE ADJUSTED HIS APPROACH AND LANDED LONG. HE REPORTED THAT THE RUNWAY WAS VERY SLICK, AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SLID INTO A DITCH LOCATED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportCushing Field (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-180
Tail NumberN3704T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael J Stevens
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-BIE · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO