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July 15, 2015 · Piper PA-28-151 · C-GDYN
Laurier, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Laurier, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151 (1976)
Tail Number
C-GDYN
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA214
The pilot stated that while en route to his destination he became unsure about his position. He saw an airport and decided to land and reorient himself. During the landing the airplane touched down long and he could not stop the airplane, using full braking, before it departed the end of the runway and collided with trees. The wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate decision to continue the approach, which resulted in a long landing and insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane before it departed the end of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while en route to his destination he became unsure about his position. He saw an airport and decided to land and reorient himself. During the landing the airplane touched down long and he could not stop the airplane, using full braking, before it departed the end of the runway and collided with trees. The wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 PDT
Nearest AirportAvey Field (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length1975 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberC-GDYN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 89 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 26000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC