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September 26, 2000 · Piper PA-28-235 · N33735

Adel, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Adel, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N33735
Operator
Robert J Luckhurst
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL00LA093

According to the pilot, the airplane was low on fuel and he elected to divert into Adel, Georgia. Due to concerns about the fuel status, the pilot elected to land straight-in on runway 15. Runway 5 was the active runway, and runway 15 was marked closed. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with a wood block. During the examination of the airplane, all fuel tanks were found intact, and fuel was found in all four fuel tanks. No mechanical malfunctions were found during the engine examination of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of a closed runway for landing. Contributing factors were his inadequate inflight planning/decision and the wood block on the runway..

Full Narrative

On September 26, 2000, about 1530 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-235, N33735, registered to Chesaning Aero Club, Inc., was substantially damaged when it collided with an obstruction during landing roll at Cook County Airport in Adel, Georgia. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Taylor County Airport, Campbellsville, Kentucky, at 1245, with a planned destination of Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida. According to the pilot, the airplane was reportedly low on fuel and a diversion to Adel, Georgia, was initiated. He stated that he made a decision to land straight in on runway 15 "as a precautionary measure, due to my concern about indicated fuel status." Runway 5 was the active runway and was the advised runway for landing since runway 15 was closed at the time. During landing roll, the airplane collided with wood block. During the impact sequence, the left main landing gear was broken off, the left flap was damaged, and the left wing from the flap area inboard was damaged/buckled on both the top and bottom of the wing. During the examination of the airplane, all fuel tanks were found intact with no visual punctures. Fuel drained from the airplane included: left wing inboard, 12 oz.; left wing tip, 10 oz.; right wing inboard, 12 oz.; right wing tip, 2 gallons, 10 oz. No mechanical malfunctions were found during the engine examination. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was issued on September 12, 2000, indicating that the runway was closed, and the runway was marked with 'X's. At the time the accident occurred, the NOTAM was still in effect.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCook County Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN33735
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert J Luckhurst
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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