Aviation Accident Summary NYC89LA115

MATAWAN, NJ, USA

Aircraft #1

N43663

PIPER PA-28-160

Analysis

DURING THE APPROACH THE WIND SHIFTED TO A TAILWIND. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED NORMALLY BUT THE CFI WAS UNABLE TO STOP WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE RUNWAY AND RAN OFF THE END.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE ACTION AFTER ENCOUNTERING TAILWIND CONDITIONS DURING LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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