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July 31, 2007 · Piper PA-28-181 · N284HP

Montauk, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Montauk, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N284HP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA179

Following an uneventful flight, the pilot approached the destination airport. While turning on to the final leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot saw an airplane pulling out from the apron and onto the runway. The pilot elected to make a 360-degree right turn in order to provide additional space between himself and the other airplane. He then continued the approach, but "came in too high and therefore floated too far along the runway." After touching down once, the airplane "ballooned," then contacted the runway again "hard." With insufficient runway remaining, the pilot decided to go-around. As the airplane accelerated, the pilot turned the airplane to the left to avoid striking the trees ahead of him; however, the left main landing gear struck one of the trees, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot of the Piper PA-28-181, following an uneventful flight, he approached the destination airport. While turning on to the final leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot saw an airplane pulling out from the apron and onto the runway. The pilot elected to make a 360-degree right turn in order to provide additional space between himself and the other airplane. He then continued the approach, but "came in too high and therefore floated too far along the runway." After touching down once, the airplane "ballooned," then contacted the runway again "hard." With insufficient runway remaining, the pilot decided to go around. As the airplane accelerated, the pilot turned the airplane to the left to avoid striking the trees ahead of him; however, the left main landing gear struck one of the trees, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportMontauk Airport (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length3481 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN284HP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data