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March 14, 2018 · Piper PA28 151 · N1004H
Cedar Key, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cedar Key, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA28 151 (1976)
Tail Number
N1004H
Operator
Smtm Holdings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA197
According to the operator, the airplane exited the departure end of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert. The pilot later reported that "the wind sock gave faulty information" during landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The METAR at the nearest airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 310° at 5 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 5. The runway length was 2,355 ft. According to the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook, the normal landing distance is 595 ft. The operator reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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
According to the operator, the foreign certificated pilot reported that "the wind sock gave faulty information" during landing. The airplane exited the departure end of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The METAR at the nearest airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 310° at 5 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 5. The runway length was 2,355ft. According to the manufacturer's Pilot Operating Handbook the normal landing distance is 595ft. The operator reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGeorge T Lewis (0nm SW)
Runway05
Runway Length2355 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 151
Tail NumberN1004H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmtm Holdings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC