N8909NPIPER PA-32-300 1989-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-40696

Summary

On August 01, 1989, a Piper PA-32-300 (N8909N) was involved in an incident near Danbury, CT. All 2 people 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 MISJUDGEMENT OF (EXCESSIVE) AIRSPEED, HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND FAILURE TO MAKE A GO-AROUND, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. THE FENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA169. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8909N.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 1, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA169
Location
DANBURY, CT
Event ID
20001213X29226
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF (EXCESSIVE) AIRSPEED, HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND FAILURE TO MAKE A GO-AROUND, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. THE FENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40696
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KRULL DOUG
Address
122 SKYVIEW DR
City
HENDERSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37075-4011
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC89LA169