N472ST

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-46-350PS/N: 4636472

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 2, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA373
Location
Statesville, NC
Event ID
20140803X82134
Coordinates
35.779956, -80.879249
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a long landing and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N472ST
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4636472
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2010
Model / ICAO
PA-46-350PPA46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ETS AVIATION LLC
Address
3548 GORDON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
TERRELL
State / Zip Code
NC 28682-9728
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, she was flying an instrument landing system approach when she noted that the glide slope was out of service. She transitioned to a localizer-only approach and continued. Night, instrument meteorological conditions prevailed with a 400-foot ceiling. She noticed that the airplane was "high and fast" on final approach, so she used speed brakes and flaps to slow the airplane and descend to the minimum descent altitude. As the airplane descended below the ceiling, she observed runway lights and attempted to land on the runway. The airplane landed long, departed the runway at the departure end, and struck an embankment before coming to rest. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and confirmed substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA373