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October 29, 2023 · Piper PA-28-235 · N9159W
Ocklawaha, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Ocklawaha, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235 (1966)
Tail Number
N9159W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA031
The pilot reported that he was attempting a second landing, after going around due to “heavy turbulence” on his first approach. He reported that he experienced a tailwind and the airplane floated before landing “longer than usual.” He applied the brakes but was unable to stop on the runway resulting in a runway overrun. After departing the runway, the airplane impacted a fence resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was attempting a second landing, after going around due to “heavy turbulence” on his first approach. He reported that he experienced a tailwind and the airplane floated before landing “longer than usual.” He applied the brakes but was unable to stop on the runway resulting in a runway overrun. After departing the runway, the airplane impacted a fence resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and engine mount. 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 Time13:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWoods And Lakes Airpark (0nm SW)
Runway03/2
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width97 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN9159W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Basc · None
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time12:58
Weather SourceWFAC