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August 15, 2012 · Piper PA-24-260 · N9382P
Coolin, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Coolin, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-260
Tail Number
N9382P
Operator
Aviation West Insurance Brokers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA360
The pilot reported that on final approach he was concerned about trees bracketing each side of the runway's approach end, and he stayed high to clear them. The airplane touched down onto the turf runway, bounced back into the air, and touched down a second time. The pilot applied brakes, realized he was running out of runway, and applied heavier braking. The airplane started to slide and, despite the pilot’s control inputs, overran the end of the runway and impacted a ditch. Subsequently, the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on final approach he was concerned about some trees bracketing each side of the runway's approach end and he stayed high to clear them. The airplane touched down onto the turf runway and it bounced back into the air and touched down a second time. The pilot applied brakes and realized he was running out of runway and applied heavy braking. The airplane started to slide and despite the pilot’s control inputs, the airplane overran the end of the runway and impacted a ditch. Subsequently, the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportCavanaugh Bay Airport (1nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-260
Tail NumberN9382P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation West Insurance Brokers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC