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September 2, 2004 · Piper PA-32-301 · N8173J

Crivitz, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Crivitz, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301
Tail Number
N8173J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04CA250

A rental airplane received substantial damage on impact with a road during an aborted landing on runway 36 (2,155 feet by 70 feet, dry asphalt). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident with southerly winds. The pilot stated that he touched down, "dumped" the flaps, and made a decision that he needed to go-around. He applied full power and tried to clear the black top road at the end of the runway. He stated that the road was higher than the runway and had a 2-3 foot "build up" over the road bed. The main landing gear hit the lip on the black top. The left main landing gear separated from the airplane, and the right main landing gear was bent. He then departed and landed at an alternate airport. The Airport Facility Directory lists runway 36 as having a displaced threshold of 518 feet. A "road" is also listed under runway 36.

NTSB Probable Cause

The proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot during landing. The road and tailwind were contributing factors.

Full Narrative

On September 2, 3004, at 0930 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32-301, N8173J, operated by Olds Forge Flyers Inc. as a rental airplane, received substantial damage on impact with a road during an aborted landing on runway 36 (2,155 feet by 70 feet, dry asphalt) at Crivitz Municipal Airport (3D1), Crivitz, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 business flight was operating on an instrument rules flight plan. The airline transport pilot was uninjured. The flight originated from Gerald R. Ford International Airport Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 0800 eastern daylight time, and was en route to 3D1. The pilot stated that he touched down, "dumped" the flaps, and made a decision that he needed to go-around. He applied full power and tried to clear the black top road at the end of the runway. He stated that the road was higher than the runway and had a 2-3 foot "build up" over the road bed. The main landing gear hit the lip on the black top. The left main landing gear separated from the airplane, and the right main landing gear was bent. He then landed at Menominee-Marinette Twin County Airport (MNM), Menominee, Michigan. The MNM Automated Weather Observing System located approximately 19 nautical miles east of the 3D1, recorded at 0955, wind 200 degrees at 9 knots. The Airport Facility Directory lists runway 36 as having a displaced threshold of 518 feet. A "road" is also listed under runway 36. Examination of the accident site revealed three landing gear ground scars extending about 40 feet north of the road.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-301
Tail NumberN8173J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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