Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbia, South Carolina
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
https://registry.faa.gov/N9583C
Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA202
Date and Time: April 25, 2022, 10:00 Local
Registration: N9583C
Aircraft: Piper PA32
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Runway excursion
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot was attempting to land on a 2,250-ft long uphill turf runway with a 7 knot tailwind. He reported that during the landing flare, his groundspeed was higher than expected for a normal touchdown point. The pilot did not perform a go-around as he was concerned about clearing power lines at the end of the runway. The airplane subsequently touched down, overran the departure end of the runway, and collided with a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
Findings
Aircraft Descent/approach/glide path - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Environmental issues Fence/fence post - Contributed to outcome
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing-flare/touchdown Landing area overshoot
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 67,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: BasicMed
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 19, 2021
Flight Time: 2550 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2300 hours (Total, this make and model), 2500 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 12 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N9583C
Model/Series: PA32 300
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 32-7840103
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: January 18, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4521 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-540
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 300 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: GYH,955 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 14 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 09:47 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 279°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 2500 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 12 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 250°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.2 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / 17°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Liberty, SC (LQK)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Fountain Inn, SC
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 09:45 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: Whittaker Field None
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 680 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 05
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2250 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.723519,-82.099243
Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA202
Date and Time: April 25, 2022, 10:00 Local
Registration: N9583C
Aircraft: Piper PA32
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N9583C
Model/Series: PA32 300
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGYH,955 ft msl
Observation Time: 09:47 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 14 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C /17°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 2500 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 12 knots / , 250°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.2 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Liberty, SC (LQK)
Destination: Fountain Inn, SC
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.723519,-82.099243
Aircraft attempted to land with a tailwind and the pilot forced the landing which resulted in unspecified damage.
Date: 25-APR-22
Time: 16:18:00Z
Regis#: N9583C
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA32
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: FOUNTAIN INN
State: SOUTH CAROLINA
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