PIPER PA-28-151
Laurier, WA — July 15, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15CA214 |
| Event ID | 20150716X85404 |
| Location | Laurier, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.99833, -118.22166 |
| Airport | Avey Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-151 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate decision to continue the approach, which resulted in a long landing and insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane before it departed the end of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while en route to his destination he became unsure about his position. He saw an airport and decided to land and reorient himself. During the landing the airplane touched down long and he could not stop the airplane, using full braking, before it departed the end of the runway and collided with trees. The wings were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.