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July 27, 2007 · Piper PA-24-180 · N5094P

Berryville, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Berryville, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-180
Tail Number
N5094P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA236

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during landing on runway 25, 3555 feet long by 75 feet wide, dry asphalt. The pilot stated that he landed "right on [the] numbers" and on the centerline of the runway. He reported that after landing the airplane's nose started to "wander" and that he "overcorrected" with the rudder. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and impacted a dirt embankment. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting terrain. A factor in the accident was the dirt embankment.

Full Narrative

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during landing. The pilot stated that he landed "right on [the] numbers" and on the centerline of the runway. He reported that after landing the airplane's nose started to "wander" and that he "overcorrected" with the rudder. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and impacted a dirt embankment. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCarroll County (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3555 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-24-180
Tail NumberN5094P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data