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August 9, 2011 · Piper PA-32RT-300 · N30731
Charleston, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300
Tail Number
N30731
Operator
Arthur Thayer R Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA445
The pilot stated that he was approaching the airport for landing at an altitude of 2,500 feet. He requested and received clearance for a 360-degree turn to lose altitude prior to continuing the landing approach. The pilot stated that the airplane's airspeed was too high as it crossed the runway threshold, but he elected to continue the landing. The airplane touched down, but the pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it traveled off the end of the runway and impacted a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane and that he should have executed a go-around rather than continuing the approach and landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to continue the approach and landing at a high airspeed, which resulted in an improper touchdown point and subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was approaching the airport for landing at an altitude of 2,500 feet. He requested from the airport control tower, and was subsequently cleared for, a 360-degree turn to lose altitude prior to continuing the landing approach. The pilot stated that the airplane's airspeed was too high as it crossed the runway threshold, but he elected to continue the landing. The airplane touched down, but the pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it traveled off the end of the runway and impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane, and that he should have executed a go-around rather than continuing the approach and landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCharleston International (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300
Tail NumberN30731
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArthur Thayer R Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC