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June 18, 2006 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4812T
Louisville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Louisville, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4812T
Operator
Steven Rhine
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA149
According to the pilot, he landed on runway 11, a 2,000-foot long by 100 foot-wide turf runway. He stated that the runway was wet, and as he applied the brakes after touchdown, the airplane yawed sharply to the right and started to slide. The pilot added power and "regained directional control," however the airplane continued off the end of the runway, impacted a fence, and came to rest in a ditch. A witness reported that the airplane "landed long on the wet grass runway." Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies. Weather reported at an airport 6 miles to the north at 1656, included wind from 180 degrees at 14 knots, visibility 4 miles, light rain and mist.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the wet grassy runway.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he landed on runway 11, a 2,000-foot long by 100 foot-wide turf runway. He stated that the runway was wet, and as he applied the brakes after touchdown, the Piper PA-28-140 yawed sharply to the right and started to slide. The pilot added power and "regained directional control," however the airplane continued off the end of the runway, impacted a fence, and came to rest in a ditch. A witness reported that the airplane "landed long on the wet grass runway." Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies. Weather reported at an airport 6 miles to the north at 1656, included wind from 180 degrees at 14 knots, visibility 4 miles, light rain and mist.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:05 CDT
Nearest AirportBlue Lick Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4812T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven Rhine
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 14 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC