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September 13, 1999 · Piper PA-32-300 · N2145N
Homestead, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Homestead, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N2145N
Operator
James R Mclaughin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA253
The pilot stated he landed long on a wet grass runway with excessive airspeed. The airplane went off the end of the runway and collided with a fence post and tree clippings.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point on landing and excessive airspeed resulting in an overrun, and subsequent collision with a fence post and clippings.
Full Narrative
On September 13, 1999, about 1235 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-32-300, N2145N, registered to Smittys Ship Store Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 flight, crashed on landing rollout at a private airfield. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Dade-County Homestead General Airport, Homestead, Florida, about 5 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he landed long and fast on the grass runway to the east. He saw wires on the departure end of the runway and elected not to make a go-around. The airplane went off the end of the runway and collided with a fence post and tree clippings. The nose gear collapsed and the leading edge of the wing was damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:35 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN2145N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames R Mclaughin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:30
Weather SourceWFAC