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September 26, 2018 · Piper PA-32RT 300 · N24BA

Malad, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Malad, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT 300 (1978)
Tail Number
N24BA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18LA275

The pilot reported that he did not realize that he entered the runway at the taxiway intersection about halfway down the 5,000-ft-long runway. During the takeoff ground roll, the airplane’s speed was about 60 knots (below rotation speed) when he realized that the end of the runway was approaching, and he needed to either lift off or abort the takeoff. The pilot attempted to continue the takeoff, but the airplane would not lift off. The pilot subsequently applied the brakes to try and stop, however there was not enough runway remaining and the airplane continued off the end of the runway, over a road, and struck a drainage ditch. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. It is likely that if the pilot had utilized the full available runway for the takeoff, or had aborted the takeoff sooner, the runway excursion would not have occurred.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to identify that he was not utilizing the full runway for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Full Narrative

On September 26, 2018, about 1650 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T Lance, N24BA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Malad, Idaho. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 ferry flight. The ferry flight was originating from Malad City Airport, (MLD) Malad, Idaho, with a planned destination of Great Falls International Airport (GTF), Great Falls, Montana. The pilot reported that he did not realize that he entered the runway at the taxiway intersection about halfway down the runway. During the takeoff ground roll, the airplane’s speed was about 60 knots (below rotation speed) when he realized that the end of the runway was approaching, and he needed to either lift off or abort the takeoff. The pilot pulled up to takeoff, but he could hear the stall warning horn and the airplane was not lifting off the runway. The pilot subsequently applied the brakes to try and stop, however there was not enough runway remaining and the airplane continued off the end of the runway, over a road, and collided into a drainage ditch. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 MDT
Nearest AirportMalad City (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length4950 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32RT 300
Tail NumberN24BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-SIAD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 19 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data