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June 2, 2010 · Piper PA-28-181 · N47661
Block Island, RI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Block Island, RI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N47661
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA303
The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he made a poor approach, but still elected to continue with the landing. He landed long at a higher-than-normal airspeed and the airplane bounced upon touchdown. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway and struck a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies, and that the braking system performed as designed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that he “may have been a bit overconfident in salvaging a poor approach” and landed long at a higher than normal airspeed. The airplane bounced, departed the left side of the runway, and struck a fence which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. A detailed examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical anomaly, and that the braking system performed as designed when actuated by the foot pedals or the hand lever.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:28 EDT
Nearest AirportBlock Island State Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length2502 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN47661
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC