Aircraft Runway Excursion Following Landing on Closed Portion of Runway 33

Casualties unknown • Kissimmee, FL, US

An aircraft landed on a closed section of runway 15/33 after the left main landing gear struck sandbags used to mark construction equipment.

What happened

Prior to departure, the pilot contacted a Flight Service Station (FSS) and received notification that the first 1,000 feet of the southeast portion of runway 15/33 was closed due to ongoing construction. The flight proceeded uneventfully during the en route phase.

While performing a straight-in approach to runway 33, the aircraft landed on the section of the runway that had been closed. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear struck sandbags. These sandbags had been utilized to secure a yellow strip of material placed across the runway numbers. Following the collision with the sandbags, the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and collided with a fence before coming to a stop.

A Notice to Airman (NOTAM) effective as of January 7, 1992, had indicated that the first 1,000 feet of runway 33 was closed due to construction until further notice, and that the threshold for runway 33 was temporarily displaced 1,000 feet northwest, resulting in an effective runway length of 4,500 feet.

Probable cause

The aircraft landed on a portion of the runway that was closed for construction due to the pilot's failure to avoid the closed area.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-02-09 Piper PA-32-260 accident near Kissimmee, FL?

An aircraft landed on a closed section of runway 15/33 after the left main landing gear struck sandbags used to mark construction equipment.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-02-09 involved a Piper PA-32-260, registration N56982, operated by Perman, William, at Kissimmee, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft landed on a portion of the runway that was closed for construction due to the pilot's failure to avoid the closed area.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14156. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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