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July 24, 2003 · Piper PA-28-140 · N9941W
Evansville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Evansville, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N9941W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA220
The airplane struck barrels used to mark the displaced threshold of the runway during the landing approach.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The barrels were a factor.
Full Narrative
On July 23, 2003, about 2010 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N9941W, piloted by a student pilot, sustained substantial damage during landing approach to runway 04 (8,021 feet by 150 feet, asphalt), at the Evansville Regional Airport, Evansville, Indiana. The airplane struck barrels used to mark the displaced threshold of the runway. The 14 CFR Part 91 solo training flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight departed from Skylane Airport, Evansville, Indiana, at an undetermined time. As of this writing, the student pilot has not submitted a written report of the accident to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 CDT
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (0nm N)
Runway04
Runway Length8021 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN9941W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind10° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC