PIPER PA-28-181 near Block Island, RI — 2010-06-02
- Date
- 2010-06-02
- Location
- Block Island, RI, USA
- Airport
- BID
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-181
- Registration
- N47661
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
NTSB narrative
The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he made a poor approach, but still elected to continue with the landing. He landed long at a higher-than-normal airspeed and the airplane bounced upon touchdown. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway and struck a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies, and that the braking system performed as designed.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 4 docket documents
Docket documents4
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Reports from Federal Agencies: Federal Aviation Administration Inspector's Notes on the Accident.report
- Reports from Federal Agencies: Record of Conversation Between Federal Aviation Administration Inspector and Pilot.report
- Weather Reports and Recordsreport
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