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Aircraft Overruns Unmarked Airstrip After Failed Go-Around (N44367)

Tyler, TX, US

On August 16, 1984, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N44367) was involved in an aviation accident near Tyler, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to abort the go-around attempt due to insufficient clear space, which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the airstrip and colliding with a drainage ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-20Data APIEditorial standards

The pilot attempted a go-around after landing long at an unmarked airstrip but aborted due to insufficient space, resulting in a nose gear collapse.

What happened

The aircraft landed long and fast on a small, unmarked airstrip. During the landing roll, the pilot realized that an overrun was imminent and applied power to initiate a go-around. However, the pilot determined that there was insufficient clear space remaining for a successful go-around and aborted the attempt. The pilot locked the brakes, which blew both main gear tires. The aircraft overran the prepared surface and collided with a drainage ditch, collapsing the nose gear.

The investigation

The examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the landing gear system. Both main gear tires were blown out due to brake locking during the aborted go-around attempt. The nose gear collapsed after the aircraft overran the prepared surface and struck a drainage ditch.

Findings

  • insufficient clear space for a go-around
  • nose gear collapse
  • blown main gear tires
  • unmarked airstrip

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to abort the go-around attempt due to insufficient clear space, which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the airstrip and colliding with a drainage ditch.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Aug 1984 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Tyler, TX?

The pilot attempted a go-around after landing long at an unmarked airstrip but aborted due to insufficient space, resulting in a nose gear collapse.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Aug 1984 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N44367, at Tyler, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's decision to abort the go-around attempt due to insufficient clear space, which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the airstrip and colliding with a drainage ditch.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40726. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.