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July 23, 1990 · Piper PA-28-180 · N4356T
Twining, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Twining, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N4356T
Operator
Munley-Smith Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA192
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS PARTICULARLY CAREFUL WITH HIS PREFLIGHT PLANNING BEFORE LANDING ON THE SHORT, GRASS RUNWAY. HE REPORTED THAT HE MADE A GOOD SHORT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THAT THE GRASS RUNWAY WAS MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT THE GRASS WAS WET FROM A RECENT RAIN SHOWER. THE PILOT HAD 83 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, INCLUDING 4 HOURS IN THE ACCIDENT MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS IT DECELLERATED ON THE RUNWAY AFTER TOUCHDOWN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS PARTICULARLY CAREFUL WITH HIS PREFLIGHT PLANNING BEFORE LANDING ON THE SHORT, GRASS RUNWAY. HE REPORTED THAT HE MADE A GOOD SHORT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THAT THE GRASS RUNWAY WAS MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT THE GRASS WAS WET FROM A RECENT RAIN SHOWER. THE PILOT HAD 83 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, INCLUDING 4 HOURS IN THE ACCIDENT MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 EDT
Nearest AirportZIMBO (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length1340 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN4356T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMunley-Smith Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO