N2245M

Substantial
None

Piper PA-28-181S/N: 28-7890236

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 8, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA126
Location
Naperville, IL
Event ID
20080603X00772
Coordinates
41.734722, -88.203330
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 failure to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive airspeed during touchdown, which resulted in the runway overrun.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2245M
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7890236
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NAPERVILLE FLYING CLUB
Address
C/O CHRIS HALL
212 N COLUMBIA ST
Status
Deregistered
City
NAPERVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 60540
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he planned the local flight in order to warm up the engine prior to an oil change. Upon returning to the airport, he entered a left downwind for runway 18 (2,575 feet by 30 feet, asphalt). On final approach he noticed that the airspeed was 75 knots instead of 70 knots, so he reduced engine power. However, the airplane did not slow sufficiently and he crossed the runway threshold faster than normal. The airplane ballooned during the flare and touched down short of midfield. He applied maximum braking, but was unable to stop on the remaining pavement. He directed the airplane between some trees at the end of the runway. After the airplane came to a stop he shut off the ignition and battery, and exited through the luggage door. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident. He commented that he should have executed a go-around and returned for another landing at the proper approach speed.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA126