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November 4, 1984 · Piper PA-32-300 · N38996
Oxford, CT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oxford, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N38996
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA021
AFTER ENTERING THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR THE SELECTED RUNWAY, PLT WAS INFORMED OF SURFACE WIND CONDITIONS AND ELECTED TO CONTINUE AND EXECUTE A DOWNWIND LANDING. UPON TOUCHDOWN, PLT RAISED FLAPS TO ASSIST BRAKING ACTION. DURING ROLL-OUT THE PLT DECIDED INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINED FOR A SAFE STOP AND ADDED POWER FOR A GO-AROUND. HE THEN REALIZED THAT A GO-AROUND WAS NOT POSSIBLE, CLOSED THE THROTTLE AND LOCKED THE BRAKES. THE ACFT CONTINUED BEYOND THE RUNWAY ONTO A ROUGH DOWNSLOPE. ACFT DOWNHILL PROGRESS WAS ARRESTED BY CONTACT WITH BRUSH.
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AFTER ENTERING THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR THE SELECTED RUNWAY, PLT WAS INFORMED OF SURFACE WIND CONDITIONS AND ELECTED TO CONTINUE AND EXECUTE A DOWNWIND LANDING. UPON TOUCHDOWN, PLT RAISED FLAPS TO ASSIST BRAKING ACTION. DURING ROLL-OUT THE PLT DECIDED INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINED FOR A SAFE STOP AND ADDED POWER FOR A GO-AROUND. HE THEN REALIZED THAT A GO-AROUND WAS NOT POSSIBLE, CLOSED THE THROTTLE AND LOCKED THE BRAKES. THE ACFT CONTINUED BEYOND THE RUNWAY ONTO A ROUGH DOWNSLOPE. ACFT DOWNHILL PROGRESS WAS ARRESTED BY CONTACT WITH BRUSH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 EST
Nearest AirportWaterbury (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length1999 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN38996
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:10
Weather SourceWFAC