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Airplane Exits Runway After Touchdown on Short Runway (N8068Z)

Bally, PA, US

On December 16, 1997, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N8068Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Bally, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors were tailwind, and lack of total experience. 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.

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

An airplane touched down about 1,000 feet down a 2,420-foot runway, could not stop, exited the runway, crossed a road, and came to rest in a field. The pilot had limited experience.

Accident Details

The airplane touched down on runway 16, approximately 1,000 feet from the threshold of the 2,420-foot-long runway. The pilot reported being unable to stop the airplane on the remaining runway surface. The airplane subsequently departed the runway, crossed an adjacent road, and came to rest in a field.

Weather

Weather reported at an airport located 21 miles west of the accident site included winds from 260 degrees at 9 knots. No other weather information was provided.

Pilot Experience

The pilot reported over 86 hours of total flight experience, including 17 hours of pilot-in-command time, all of which were in the same make and model of airplane involved in the accident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Dec 1997 Piper PA-28-181 accident near Bally, PA?

An airplane touched down about 1,000 feet down a 2,420-foot runway, could not stop, exited the runway, crossed a road, and came to rest in a field. The pilot had limited experience.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Dec 1997 involved a Piper PA-28-181, registration N8068Z, at Bally, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors were tailwind, and lack of total experience.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X09323. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.