PIPER PA-28-181
Block Island, RI — June 2, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 2, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA303 |
| Event ID | 20100608X63203 |
| Location | Block Island, RI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.16806, -71.57777 |
| Airport | Block Island State Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that he “may have been a bit overconfident in salvaging a poor approach” and landed long at a higher than normal airspeed. The airplane bounced, departed the left side of the runway, and struck a fence which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. A detailed examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical anomaly, and that the braking system performed as designed when actuated by the foot pedals or the hand lever.
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.