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Pilot Lands Long on Water-Covered Runway, Strikes Building During Go-Around (N98276)

Danville, NY, US

On June 7, 1992, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N98276) operated by Jack B. Fuller was involved in an aviation accident near Danville, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE DECISION BY THE PILOT TO LAND DURING A HEAVY RAIN SHOWER, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG LANDING, AND HIS ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT AVAILABLE RUNWAY AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

While cruising, a pilot encountered a heavy rain shower and decided to land. After an unsuccessful VFR approach and a long landing on a wet runway, he attempted a go-around but lost control, striking a building with the left wing.

Accident Overview

While at cruise, the pilot flew into a heavy rain shower and decided to land. He made one unsuccessful VFR approach before initiating a second approach.

Sequence of Events

On the second approach, the pilot landed long on the runway, which was covered with water. During the landing roll, he raised the flaps. Subsequently, he decided that he would be unable to stop on the available runway and attempted to take off again. The airplane became airborne, but airplane control was not attained. The left wing struck a small building.

Aftermath

The left wing of the airplane struck a small building. No further details are available from the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jun 1992 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Danville, NY?

While cruising, a pilot encountered a heavy rain shower and decided to land. After an unsuccessful VFR approach and a long landing on a wet runway, he attempted a go-around but lost control, striking a building with the left wing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jun 1992 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N98276, operated by Jack B. Fuller, at Danville, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE DECISION BY THE PILOT TO LAND DURING A HEAVY RAIN SHOWER, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG LANDING, AND HIS ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT AVAILABLE RUNWAY AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14961. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.