Casualties unknown

Aircraft Collides with Parked Van After Runway Excursion on Landing (N40023)

Troy, MI, US

On July 28, 1993, a Piper PA-28 (registration N40023) operated by Island Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Troy, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: IS THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, NOT FLYING A PROPER GLIDEPATH, AND NOT PERFORMING A GO AROUND. 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.

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A pilot decided to land despite a slightly high approach. After flaring, the aircraft ballooned and touched down 600 feet down the runway. Brakes were ineffective, and the aircraft rolled off into a parking lot, hitting a parked van.

Incident Summary

A pilot experienced a runway excursion during landing when the aircraft, having touched down further along the runway than intended, could not be stopped by the brakes. The aircraft subsequently rolled off the runway into a parking lot and collided with a parked van.

Pilot Report

The pilot described the final approach to Runway 09 as "slightly high" and noted that he considered performing a go-around. However, he decided to continue with the landing. During the flare, the aircraft "ballooned up" above the runway numbers. The pilot then "bled off the airspeed" and touched down approximately 600 feet down the runway. After touchdown, the pilot reported that the brakes were ineffective in stopping the aircraft.

Outcome

As a result of the ineffective braking, the aircraft continued past the runway end and rolled into an adjacent parking lot, where it struck a parked van. The investigation did not specify any injuries or damage to persons or property beyond the collision with the van.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 1993 Piper PA-28 accident near Troy, MI?

A pilot decided to land despite a slightly high approach. After flaring, the aircraft ballooned and touched down 600 feet down the runway. Brakes were ineffective, and the aircraft rolled off into a parking lot, hitting a parked van.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 1993 involved a Piper PA-28, registration N40023, operated by Island Aviation, at Troy, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

IS THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, NOT FLYING A PROPER GLIDEPATH, AND NOT PERFORMING A GO AROUND.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12870. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.