PIPER PA-24-260
Coolin, ID — August 15, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA360 |
| Event ID | 20120816X65415 |
| Location | Coolin, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.51778, -116.81973 |
| Airport | Cavanaugh Bay Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-260 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown point sufficient to stop the airplane within the length of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on final approach he was concerned about some trees bracketing each side of the runway's approach end and he stayed high to clear them. The airplane touched down onto the turf runway and it bounced back into the air and touched down a second time. The pilot applied brakes and realized he was running out of runway and applied heavy braking. The airplane started to slide and despite the pilot’s control inputs, the airplane overran the end of the runway and impacted a ditch. Subsequently, the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operations.
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.