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June 22, 1984 · Piper PA-28-140 · N7339J
Summerville, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Summerville, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N7339J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA206
THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN 1500 FT PAST THE APPROACH END OF THE 4000 FT WET SOD RWY. 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS WERE USED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT AT 3000 FT DOWN THE RWY THE PLT REALIZED HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE IT COLLIDED WITH A DEEP DITCH AT THE END OF THE RWY. AN INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP WAS ATTEMPTED AND THE ACFT STRUCK A FIRE BUCKET AND UTILITYTRAILER BEFORE COMING TO REST.
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THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN 1500 FT PAST THE APPROACH END OF THE 4000 FT WET SOD RWY. 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS WERE USED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT AT 3000 FT DOWN THE RWY THE PLT REALIZED HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE IT COLLIDED WITH A DEEP DITCH AT THE END OF THE RWY. AN INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP WAS ATTEMPTED AND THE ACFT STRUCK A FIRE BUCKET AND UTILITYTRAILER BEFORE COMING TO REST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSummerville (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN7339J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-F2A · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1600 ft
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC