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August 2, 2014 · Piper PA-46-350P · N472ST

Statesville, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Statesville, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-46-350P (2010)
Tail Number
N472ST
Operator
Ets Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA373

According to the pilot, she was flying an instrument landing system approach when she noted that the glide slope was out of service. She transitioned to a localizer-only approach and continued. Night, instrument meteorological conditions prevailed with a 400-foot ceiling. She noticed that the airplane was "high and fast" on final approach, so she used speed brakes and flaps to slow the airplane and descend to the minimum descent altitude. As the airplane descended below the ceiling, she observed runway lights and attempted to land on the runway. The airplane landed long, departed the runway at the departure end, and struck an embankment before coming to rest. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and confirmed substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a long landing and runway excursion.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, she was flying an instrument landing system approach when she noted that the glide slope was out of service. She transitioned to a localizer-only approach and continued. Night, instrument meteorological conditions prevailed with a 400-foot ceiling. She noticed that the airplane was "high and fast" on final approach, so she used speed brakes and flaps to slow the airplane and descend to the minimum descent altitude. As the airplane descended below the ceiling, she observed runway lights and attempted to land on the runway. The airplane landed long, departed the runway at the departure end, and struck an embankment before coming to rest. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and confirmed substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 EDT
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional (1nm W)
Runway28
Runway Length7005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-46-350P
Tail NumberN472ST
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEts Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AE2A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightNight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time01:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data