On August 19, 1987, a Piper PA-16 (registration N5753H) operated by Kynn R. Davis was involved in an aviation accident near Ehrenberg, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot landed on a road 12 miles short of destination to check on a job. After landing, the aircraft struck a road sign and a concrete pile.
Event Details
During a cross-country flight, a student pilot elected to land on a road approximately 12 miles short of the intended destination. The pilot reported being familiar with the road and decided to make a straight-in approach without first flying over the area to check for obstructions.
Sequence of Events
The landing was uneventful. After touching down, the pilot observed a road sign ahead. However, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before the left wing tip struck the sign. Following the impact, the aircraft veered to the left and subsequently hit a pile of broken concrete.