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February 16, 2004 · Piper PA-28-161 · N2258M

Carroll, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carroll, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N2258M
Operator
Gerald L Clausen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04LA068

The airplane was substantially damaged when the airplane undershot the runway during a landing. The airplane impacted a snowbank and slid onto the runway before coming to rest. The pilot stated that during his third landing he noticed his airspeed was at 70 knots, so he added power. He stated the power he added was not enough to keep the airplane from impacting the ground 35 feet short of the runway, 535 feet short of the displaced threshold. After contacting the ground, the nose gear collapsed and the propeller contacted the ground and runway. The airplane skidded to a stop and the pilot exited the airplane. No injuries were reported.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance, and his inadequate remedial action which resulted in the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the snow covered terrain which was encountered by the airplane.

Full Narrative

On February 16, 2004, at 1620 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-161, N2258M, operated by Carroll Aviation, undershot the runway and contacted deep snow while landing on runway 13 (5,500 feet by 100 feet, concrete) at the Arthur N. Neu Airport (CIN), Carroll, Iowa. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight originated from CIN at 1540. The pilot stated he was conducting touch and go landings when the accident occurred. He stated he performed two takeoffs and landings and he departed the traffic pattern following the third takeoff. After circling the city, he returned for his third landing. The pilot reported that during the approach he "observed airspeed [at] 70 kts just before impact, throttle was [at] or near idle, when I made some adjustment to engage more power, but not early enough to avoid premature touchdown on ground surface." The airplane impacted the snow covered ground 35 feet short of the runway, 535 feet short of the displaced threshold. The nose gear collapsed when it contacted the snow. The propeller subsequently contacted the ground and the runway pavement. The airplane slid onto the runway and came to rest approximately 100 feet down the runway. The pilot stated he performed the shutdown procedures and exited the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CST
Nearest AirportArthur N. Neu Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN2258M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGerald L Clausen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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