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September 14, 2009 · Piper PA46 350P · N664RS

Chamblee, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Chamblee, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA46 350P
Tail Number
N664RS
Operator
Richard T Smith
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA518

After having trouble maintaining altitude and aligning the airplane with the localizer, the pilot conducted a visual approach for Runway 20L. The aircraft touched down and continued off the end of the runway, striking localizer equipment and substantially damaging the left wing. No mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot or identified postaccident. The recorded winds on the field were calm approximately 15 minutes prior to the accident. The pilot reported that he had been ill for several days prior to the accident, and postaccident medical testing revealed that he was dehydrated due to the illness. Additionally, the pilot reported that he did not eat anything on the day of the accident. The pilot was airborne for approximately 8 hours, including fuel stops and periods of maneuvering due to weather. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot held a third-class medical certificate with a limitation for his diabetic condition.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.

Full Narrative

After having trouble maintaining altitude and aligning the airplane with the localizer, the pilot conducted a visual approach for runway 20L. The aircraft touched down, and continued off the end of the runway, striking localizer equipment, which substantially damaged the left wing. No mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot or identified post-accident. The recorded winds on the field were calm approximately 15 minutes prior to the accident. The pilot reported he had been ill for several days prior to the accident, and post-accident medical testing revealed he was dehydrated due to the illness. Additionally, the pilot reported he did not eat anything on the day of the accident. The pilot was airborne for approximately 8 hours, including fuel stops and periods of maneuvering due to weather. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot held a third-class medical certificate with a limitation for his diabetic condition.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:02 EDT
Nearest AirportDekalb-Peachtree (0nm)
Runway20L
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA46 350P
Tail NumberN664RS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard T Smith
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO540 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data