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July 26, 1999 · Piper PA-28R-180 · N7605J

Heber Springs, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Heber Springs, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-180
Tail Number
N7605J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW99LA237

The student pilot lost control of the airplane during the landing roll at a private grass airstrip. The pilot told an FAA inspector that his landing approach speed was 'too hot,' and on the landing roll, he overran the runway. During the landing roll, the pilot applied 'excessive braking while turning, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing.'

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive approach airspeed resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On July 25, 1999, approximately 2045 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-180 airplane, N7605J, was substantially damaged during landing at the River Acres private airstrip near Heber Springs, Arkansas. The student pilot, who owned the airplane, and his two passengers were not injured. Dusk visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from the Charles W. Baker Airport near Memphis, Tennessee. According to the FAA inspector, who conducted the pilot interview, the student pilot stated that he flew to Heber Springs to check on his new house. The pilot told the FAA inspector that his landing approach speed was "too hot," and on the landing roll, he overran the runway. During the landing roll, the pilot applied "excessive braking while turning, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing." The right main landing gear punctured the right wing, and the right wing spar was bent. An anonymous caller informed the FAA about the accident on August 24, 1999. Numerous attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 CDT
Nearest AirportRiver Acres (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-180
Tail NumberN7605J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data