N5319J

Substantial
None

Piper PA 32R 301TS/N: 3257213

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 31, 2006
NTSB Number
DFW07CA047
Location
Crystal Beach, TX
Event ID
20070130X00109
Coordinates
29.264999, -94.860000
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 touchdown too far down the runway resulting in an overrun. Factors were the wet grass runway and the trailer.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3257213
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA 32R 301TM600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-301T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOUTHWINDS EXPORT INC
Address
2631 ONEIDA LOOP
City
KISSIMMEE
State / Zip Code
FL 34747-2789
Country
United States

Analysis

The 409-hour private pilot lost control of the single-engine airplane while landing on a private grass airstrip. The pilot reported executing a short field approach to runway 18, a 2,800-foot long by 50-foot wide wet grass airstrip. During the landing roll, the airplane touched down beyond the normal touchdown point and the pilot applied brakes. However, braking action was nil due to the wet runway surface and the airplane overran the departure end of the runway and impacted a parked trailer near the departure end of the runway. The pilot and passenger exited the airplane through the main cabin door with no injuries. Weather reported at the nearest weather reporting airport, located approximately 15 miles west of the accident location, was clear skies, 10 miles visibility, with 10-knot winds from the west.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW07CA047