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May 9, 2010 · Piper PA-28-151 · N8083C
Webster, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Webster, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N8083C
Operator
Storm Flying Serv
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA349
The pilot stated that during landing he realized that the airplane was too high and too fast. Upon touchdown, he inadvertently applied left rudder thinking that he was applying additional braking. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a drainage ditch that was parallel to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage, which included left wing and left wing spar damage. No preexisting mechanical anomalies were found with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during landing on runway 32 (4,007 feet by 75 feet, concrete), he realized the airplane was too high and too fast. Upon touchdown, the airplane was going "too fast," and the pilot inadvertently applied left rudder thinking that he was applying additional braking. The airplane departed the runway surface towards the south and impacted a drainage ditch that was parallel to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage, which included left wing and left wing spar damage. No mechanical anomalies were found with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportWebster City Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length4007 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN8083C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStorm Flying Serv
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 28 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC