On June 26, 1995, a Piper PA-28-200R (registration N6116J) was involved in an aviation accident near Rosewood, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the final phase of flight while landing on a closed airstrip in deteriorating weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot attempting to land on a closed airstrip during deteriorating weather conditions overshot the sod runway and struck trees after coming in high and fast.
What happened
The pilot obtained a weather briefing from a commercial television source before commencing a cross-country flight. During the en route portion of the journey, the aircraft encountered rain and worsening weather conditions. Seeking shelter or an alternate landing site, the pilot identified a closed airstrip featuring a sod runway. Upon approaching the field, the pilot was high and fast on final approach. The aircraft landed long, overran the end of the sod runway, and subsequently collided with trees.
Findings
Contributing factors included the decision to land on a closed facility during poor weather, the use of non-standard weather sources, and an unstable approach resulting in a long landing.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the final phase of flight while landing on a closed airstrip in deteriorating weather conditions.
What happened in the 26 Jun 1995 Piper PA-28-200R accident near Rosewood, FL?
A pilot attempting to land on a closed airstrip during deteriorating weather conditions overshot the sod runway and struck trees after coming in high and fast.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Jun 1995 involved a Piper PA-28-200R, registration N6116J, at Rosewood, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the final phase of flight while landing on a closed airstrip in deteriorating weather conditions.
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