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June 25, 2000 · Piper PA-28-161 · N36355

Robbinsville, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Robbinsville, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N36355
Operator
Mcguire Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA175

The pilot stated that he landed approximately 1,000 feet beyond the threshold of Runway 29, a 4,275 foot long runway. A strong crosswind forced the airplane off the right side of the runway, onto grass. The airplane then traveled off the end of the runway, onto a golf course, and struck a tree. Witnesses at the airport stated that the airplane landed approximately 3,000 feet beyond the runway threshold, traveled off the right side, and onto the golf course. The reported winds were from 200 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a crosswind.

Full Narrative

On June 25, 2000, about 1430 Eastern Daylight Time, a Piper PA-28-161, N36355, was substantially damaged while landing at Trenton-Robbinsville Airport (N87), Robbinsville, New Jersey. The certificated commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight departed McGuire Air Force Base, Wrightstown, New Jersey, about 1420. The pilot stated that he landed "a good 1,000 feet down" Runway 29, a 4,275 foot long and 80 foot wide asphalt runway. According to his written statement, he experienced a strong left crosswind during the landing. The airplane traveled off the right side of the runway, onto grass. The pilot then attempted to abort the landing, but did not have enough airspeed or altitude to clear trees at the end of the runway. He then decided to commit to landing. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway, onto a golf course, and struck a tree. Two witnesses at the airport stated that the airplane approached Runway 29 "fast." The airplane touched down about "two-thirds down the runway." It then traveled off the right side onto the grass, went beyond the end of the runway, and struck a tree. One witness heard the engine momentarily rev, but then reduce to idle power. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any. The inspector observed damage to the right wing and landing gear. At an airport approximately 10 miles away, at 1453, the reported wind was from 200 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots. At an airport approximately 12 miles away, at 1455, the reported wind was from 190 degrees, variable from 160 to 220 degrees, at 17 knots, gusting to 22 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTrenton-Robbinsville (0nm WNW)
Runway29
Runway Length4275 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN36355
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcguire Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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