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July 13, 1985 · Piper PA28-151 · N5405F
Chatham, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Chatham, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA28-151
Tail Number
N5405F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA167
DURING THE FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 24, THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO HIGH AND FAST. THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND ON THE RUNWAY INSTEAD OF GOING AROUND. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED TOO FAR DOWN THE RUNWAY AND WENT OVER THE END.
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DURING THE FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 24, THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO HIGH AND FAST. THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND ON THE RUNWAY INSTEAD OF GOING AROUND. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED TOO FAR DOWN THE RUNWAY AND WENT OVER THE END.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCHATHAM (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-151
Tail NumberN5405F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3DIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility11 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:45
Weather SourceWFAC