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July 23, 2009 · Piper PA-28-181 · N2903A
Metaline Falls, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Metaline Falls, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N2903A
Operator
Plus One Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA363
The pilot reported that during the landing on the unimproved mountain airstrip, he did not apply the brakes as he intended to “coast” up to the end of the runway, and then depart in the opposite direction, downhill. The pilot did not identify the end of the runway until the last moment when he applied the brakes and full right rudder. However, the airplane exited the runway and impacted a ditch, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear. The pilot stated that he had identified the red runway end marker in the air, but could not see it in the tall grass until it was too late. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main landing gear assembly. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or flight control system.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure, during the landing roll, to identify the end of the runway and stop the airplane within the space available.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing on the unimproved mountain airstrip, he did not apply the brakes as he intended to “coast” up to the end of the runway, and then depart in the opposite direction, downhill. The pilot did not identify the end of the runway until the last moment when he applied the brakes and full right rudder. However, the airplane exited the runway, and impacted a ditch resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear. The pilot stated that he had identified the red runway end marker in the air, but could not see it in the tall grass until it was too late. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main landing gear assembly. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or flight control system.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSullivan Lake State (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length1765 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN2903A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPlus One Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC