Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED DURING LANDING RESULTING IN AN OVERRUN AND COLLISION WITH A FENCE. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE WET RUNWAY.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On August 20, 1994, at 2000 eastern daylight time, N92483, a Piper J3C-65, operated by Stewert Aircraft Service of Waynesville, Ohio, crashed during landing at a private field in Leesburg, Ohio. The certificated private pilot and his passenger were not injured while the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight was operated under 14 CFR 91.
The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoff and landings at the private grass strip. He reported that he completed five normal landings successfully earlier that day. He stated that a thunderstorm passed through the area, and that the 2000 foot long, grass strip was wet. The pilot stated that the takeoff was normal, and on final approach to runway 7 the airplane was higher than normal. He stated that the airplane floated a short distance before it touched down. The pilot stated that upon touchdown he applied the brakes, but was unable to stop in time to avoid striking the fence at the departure end of the runway.
An FAA Aviation Safety Inspector reported that she examined the airplane after the accident and the brakes were found to be operational. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO94LA142