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September 24, 1990 · Piper PA28-180 · N7965W
Elkhorn Lake, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elkhorn Lake, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA28-180
Tail Number
N7965W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90DEI03
THE PILOT LANDED ON A WET SOD RUNWAY 1,600 FEET LONG. AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO LAND ON A SHORT, WET GRASS STRIP. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE WET GRASS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT LANDED ON A WET SOD RUNWAY 1,600 FEET LONG. AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportElkhorn Lake (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-180
Tail NumberN7965W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC