On July 23, 1990, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N4356T) operated by Munley-smith Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Twining, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to stop the aircraft on a wet grass runway after a short-field landing, resulting in an overrun past the departure end. 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.
A pilot with limited experience in the specific aircraft type executed a short-field approach on a wet grass runway but was unable to stop before reaching the departure end.
What happened
The pilot reported that he exercised particular care during preflight planning prior to attempting a landing on a short, grass runway. He described executing what he considered a good short-field approach and landing. However, despite his efforts, he was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop before it ran off the departure end of the runway.
The pilot noted that the grass runway was maintained in good condition generally, but the surface was wet due to a recent rain shower. At the time of the incident, the pilot had accumulated 83 hours of total flight time, which included only 4 hours in the accident make and model aircraft.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to stop the aircraft on a wet grass runway after a short-field landing, resulting in an overrun past the departure end.
What happened in the 23 Jul 1990 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Twining, MI?
A pilot with limited experience in the specific aircraft type executed a short-field approach on a wet grass runway but was unable to stop before reaching the departure end.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 1990 Piper PA-28-180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Jul 1990 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N4356T, operated by Munley-smith Aviation, Inc., at Twining, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inability to stop the aircraft on a wet grass runway after a short-field landing, resulting in an overrun past the departure end.
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