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February 9, 2004 · Piper PA-23-250 · N6760A

Grt. Barrington, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Grt. Barrington, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N6760A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04CA066

The airplane was landing on runway 29, a 2,579-foot-long, asphalt runway. The pilot stated he misjudged the airplane's altitude and speed, and landed halfway down the runway. The airplane departed the end of the runway and struck a snow bank. Winds reported at an airport located about 18 miles north-northeast of the accident site, were from 230 degrees at 10 knots, with 17 knot gusts. In addition, the winds were reported as variable between 200 and 260 degrees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/speed and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the cross wind.

Full Narrative

On February 9, 2004, about 1440 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-23-250, N6760A, was substantially damaged while landing at the Great Barrington Airport (GBR), Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The certificated commercial pilot and a passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the flight that departed the Waterbury-Oxford Airport, Oxford, Connecticut. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on runway 29, a 2,579-foot-long, asphalt runway. In a written statement, the pilot said he experienced a crosswind during the landing approach. He further stated: "...I misjudged my altitude and speed for this day and landed halfway down the runway. Unfortunately, it was too short and too fast for the conditions, and I skidded off the end of the runway into a snow bank...." Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions. Nor did the pilot report any. The pilot reported 3,409 hours of total flight experience, which included 750 hours in make and model. Winds reported at an airport located about 18 miles north-northeast of GBR, at 1454, were from 230 degrees at 10 knots, with 17 knot gusts. In addition, the winds were reported as variable between 200 and 260 degrees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 EST
Nearest AirportGreat Barrington (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length2579 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN6760A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 250 | Lycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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