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November 9, 2002 · Piper PA-18 · N223T

Turner, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Turner, ME
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N223T
Operator
Michael a Falconeri
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03LA018

The pilot stated that during the approach to the 900-foot long turf runway, he overshot his intended touch down point. The pilot was reluctant to attempt a go-around because the airplane had full fuel on board. The airplane touched down, traveled off the end of the runway, and struck a log.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in an overrun.

Full Narrative

On November 9, 2002, about 1400 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-18, N223T, was substantially damaged while landing at a private airstrip in Turner, Maine. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight. No flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that prior to the day of the accident, he had not landed at the private airstrip. The pilot completed several low passes over the airstrip. He then performed a touch-and-go landing on the north runway, a 900-foot long turf runway. During the subsequent approach for a full-stop landing, the pilot maneuvered the airplane out of a slip, and felt it rise and slow. The pilot further stated: "I had just went past my touch down point yet I was still in the air. I knew I had just filled the tanks and the go around attempt would be chancy so I decided to touch down and try to stop fast..." The airplane touched down, traveled off the end of the runway, struck a log, and came to rest inverted. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed damage to both wings. The inspector did not observe any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any. The reported wind at an airport approximately 10 miles south of the accident site, at 1415, was from 060 degrees at 4 knots. The pilot reported a total flight experience of 153 hours; of which, 51 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway36
Runway Length900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN223T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael a Falconeri
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 37 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data