Summary
On January 01, 1994, a Piper PA-28-151 (N44015) was involved in an incident near Mckinney, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER APPROACH ANGLE.
On December 31, 1993, at 2145 central standard time, a Piper PA- 28-151, N44015, was substantially damaged during landing at McKinney Municipal Airport, McKinney, Texas. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight.
The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he misjudged his intended touchdown point and impacted the ground short of the end of the runway. Following touchdown the airplane struck the white lights at the approach end.
Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the damage included a broken propeller and left wing spar deformation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA058. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44015.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER APPROACH ANGLE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On December 31, 1993, at 2145 central standard time, a Piper PA- 28-151, N44015, was substantially damaged during landing at McKinney Municipal Airport, McKinney, Texas. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight.
The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he misjudged his intended touchdown point and impacted the ground short of the end of the runway. Following touchdown the airplane struck the white lights at the approach end.
Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the damage included a broken propeller and left wing spar deformation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA058