PIPER PA-28-236
Chester, CT — July 10, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA436 |
| Event ID | 20120710X35641 |
| Location | Chester, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.38389, -72.50584 |
| Airport | Chester Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-236 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he made two unsuccessful attempts to land. On his third approach, although the airplane was high and fast, he attempted to land. He landed long and overran the runway and struck a fence. During the accident sequence, the airplane's nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.