Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The excessive speed used on final approach to the short runway by the pilot, and the failure of the pilot to use the proper touchdown point on the runway for landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On April 2, 1994, about 1741 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N5704P, was substantially damaged following a collision with trees during a landing attempt at Boone, North Carolina. The private pilot received minor injuries in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight. The flight departed Winston-Salem, North Carolina about 1630.
The pilot stated he used 85 knots indicated airspeed on final approach to the short runway. He stated that he did not touchdown until approximately one half of the runway had passed behind him. The aircraft impacted trees prior to coming to rest on a golf course off the departure end of the runway.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL94LA073