Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC90DEI03

ELKHORN LAKE, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N7965W

PIPER PA28-180

Analysis

THE PILOT LANDED ON A WET SOD RUNWAY 1,600 FEET LONG. AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO LAND ON A SHORT, WET GRASS STRIP. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE WET GRASS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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