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August 11, 2016 · Piper PA28 181 · N2259Q
Hamburg, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hamburg, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA28 181 (1977)
Tail Number
N2259Q
Operator
Western New York Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA427
The pilot reported that about 7 nautical miles from the airport he mistook a road for the runway, which resulted in the airplane being above the normal approach path for landing. The pilot further reported that he reduced power to idle, applied full flaps, and entered a side slip, but the airplane did not touchdown until about ½ to ¾ down the runway. Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway, the landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted a guard rail on a road about 550 feet beyond the runway threshold. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a landing area overshoot, a runway overrun, a landing gear collapse, and a collision with a guard rail.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that about 7 nautical miles from the airport he mistook a road for the runway, which resulted in the airplane being above the normal approach path for landing. The pilot further reported that he reduced power to idle, applied full flaps, and entered a side slip, but the airplane did not touchdown until about ½ to ¾ down the runway. Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway, the landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted a guard rail on a road about 550 feet beyond the runway threshold. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EDT
Nearest AirportHamburg Inc (0nm S)
Runway19
Runway Length2465 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 181
Tail NumberN2259Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestern New York Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC