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June 16, 1990 · Piper PA-28-161 · N8167R
Chester, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chester, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N8167R
Operator
Rainbow Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO90LA056
THE PILOT MISTAKENLY LANDED ON A ROAD PARALLEL AND EAST OF RUNWAY ONE, WHERE HE INTENDED TO LAND. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A PARKED TRUCK DURING THE LANDING ROLL. HE SAID SUNLIGHT OBSTRUCTED HIS VISION DURING THE APPROACH. HE DIDN'T REALIZE THE MISTAKE UNTIL AFTER HE LANDED. THIS WAS HIS FIRST FLIGHT TO THE AIRPORT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISIDENTIFICATION OF A ROAD FOR THE RUNWAY. FACTORS WERE SUNGLARE AND THE PILOT'S UNFAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPORT, AND INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT MISTAKENLY LANDED ON A ROAD PARALLEL AND EAST OF RUNWAY ONE, WHERE HE INTENDED TO LAND. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A PARKED TRUCK DURING THE LANDING ROLL. HE SAID SUNLIGHT OBSTRUCTED HIS VISION DURING THE APPROACH. HE DIDN'T REALIZE THE MISTAKE UNTIL AFTER HE LANDED. THIS WAS HIS FIRST FLIGHT TO THE AIRPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:24 EDT
Nearest AirportCastle Marina (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN8167R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRainbow Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D36 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC