N403DS

Substantial
None

Piper PA-28-151S/N: 28-7715078

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 12, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA051
Location
Stevensville, MD
Event ID
20080430X00573
Coordinates
38.974935, -76.326893
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's misjudged speed/distance during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N403DS
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7715078
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-28-151P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GORHAM RAYMOND A
Address
948 YOUNGDALE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LOCK HAVEN
State / Zip Code
PA 17745-8591
Country
United States

Analysis

The solo private pilot said he made a straight-in approach to land, but was too high and fast, and did a go-around. He reported that on the next landing approach, he felt that he got behind the airplane, and again approached too high and fast, but landed anyway. He said the airplane ran off the end of the runway, and into a barrier. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. He said the airplane received damage to the nose and windshield. An FAA air safety inspector, who visited the airport, said he spoke with a witness who saw both approaches. He said the witness told him that on both approaches the airplane was high and fast, and that on the second approach the pilot forced the airplane onto the runway abruptly, running off the end and into a barrier.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA051