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December 9, 2021 · Piper PA-28-180 · N7157W
Rockwall, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Rockwall, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180 (1962)
Tail Number
N7157W
Operator
Mmm Friemel
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA075
The pilot reported that he was flying a visual approach with a steep glidepath to avoid power lines on final approach and a higher-than-normal approach speed due to high winds. The airplane touched down toward the departure end of the runway and bounced once. The pilot did not perform a go-around and continued the landing attempt. The airplane touched down again, departed the runway, and impacted a barbed wire fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that he should have diverted to another airport and rented a vehicle to drive to the destination.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was flying a visual approach with a steep glidepath to avoid power lines on final approach and a higher-than-normal approach speed due to high winds. The airplane touched down toward the departure end of the runway and bounced once. The pilot did not perform a go-around and continued the landing attempt. The airplane touched down again, departed the runway, and impacted a barbed wire fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that he should have diverted to another airport and rented a vehicle to drive to the destination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:28 CST
Nearest AirportRalph M Hall/Rockwall Muni (1nm N)
Runway17/3
Runway Length3373 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN7157W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMmm Friemel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC