On May 25, 1994, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N2331M) operated by Bryan Tillett was involved in an aviation accident near Weeping Water, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing in variable wind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun. 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 landed on runway 35 but was unable to stop, overrunning the end due to erratic wind conditions and a potential tailwind at touchdown.
What happened
The pilot-in-command reported observing an erratic windsock prior to landing. Despite this warning sign, the aircraft touched down on runway 35. The pilot believed he encountered a tailwind at the moment of touchdown, which contributed to his inability to stop within the available runway distance. Consequently, the aircraft overran the end of the runway.
The investigation
Following the incident, an FBO representative confirmed that wind conditions had been variable throughout the day, corroborating the pilot's observation of the erratic windsock.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing in variable wind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun.
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