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May 13, 2013 · Piper PA-28-140 · N1818J
Meriden, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Meriden, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N1818J
Operator
Davey Richard A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA279
A tailwind condition existed at the destination airport and the pilot reported that a strong gust of wind occurred on short final, which pushed the airplane a few hundred feet down the runway. He said that the gust occurred after the decision point for a go-around because of power lines at the other end of the runway. A landing was attempted. The airplane exited the end of the runway, crossed a ditch, and came to rest on a street near the runway. Substantial spar damage occurred during the runway excursion. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions associated with the flight. Canceling "the flight altogether because of weather" was a safety recommendation made by the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot electing to land at an airport with a runway environment that precluded a go-around with the tailwind weather conditions present which resulted in a runway excursion during the landing.
Full Narrative
A tailwind condition existed at the destination airport and the pilot reported that a strong gust of wind occurred on short final, which pushed the airplane a few hundred feet down the runway. He said that the gust occurred after the decision point for a go-around because of power lines at the other end of the runway. A landing was attempted. The airplane exited the end of the runway, crossed a ditch, and came to rest on a street near the runway. Substantial spar damage occurred during the runway excursion. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions associated with the flight. Canceling "the flight altogether because of weather" was a safety recommendation made by the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBlackhawk Airport (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN1818J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavey Richard A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC