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September 14, 2011 · Piper PA-28-181 · N9513C
Pinckneyville, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pinckneyville, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N9513C
Operator
Agri Business Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA647
The pilot departed on a cross-country flight and diverted to an alternate airport due to deteriorating weather conditions. The pilot reported that his airspeed on approach was too fast for the conditions, but he continued with the landing on the wet, short, turf runway. The airplane departed the runway and impacted a barbed wire fence, where it sustained substantial damage to its wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to conduct a go-around due to his excessive airspeed while on approach to land, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed on a cross country flight and diverted due to deteriorating weather conditions. He performed a landing at the diversion airport on a wet short turf runway. The pilot reported that his airspeed on approach was too fast for the wet conditions. The airplane departed the runway and impacted a barbed wire fence where it sustained substantial damage to its wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportLambert Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN9513C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgri Business Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC