Casualties unknown

1989-03-27: Piper PA-38-112 (N9451T) — Timmonsville, SC

Timmonsville, SC, US

On March 27, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N9451T) was involved in an aviation accident near Timmonsville, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REMAIN AWARE OF THE LOCAL WIND CONDITIONS. ADDITIONALLY, HE EXECUTED THE APPROACH AND LANDING WITH EXCESSIVE SPEED, COMBINED WITH A TAILWIND, WHICH RESULTED IN THE RUNWAY OVERRUN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot conducting touch-and-go landings at a private grass strip experienced a runway excursion after a tailwind landing, striking a wooden sign post.

Incident Overview

A pilot was performing touch-and-go landings at a private grass airstrip. The strip had two runways, designated 14 and 32, and the pilot used both during the session. The first approach was made under calm wind conditions, as indicated by the windsock.

Final Approach and Landing

During the last approach, the pilot configured the aircraft with zero flaps. To compensate, the pilot slipped the aircraft on final approach. The aircraft crossed the runway threshold at a speed of 90 knots. The pilot reported that a 10-knot tailwind was present at touchdown, which occurred approximately halfway to three-quarters of the way down the runway.

Runway Excursion

After touching down, the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop. The aircraft veered to the right, departed the runway surface, and collided with a wooden sign post. The incident ended with the aircraft striking the post.

Aircraft and Operator Details

The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator information were not provided in the source. The incident took place at a private grass strip, with no further details on location or time of day.

Injuries and Damage

The source did not mention any injuries or the extent of damage to the aircraft beyond the impact with the sign post.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27844. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.