On August 22, 1998, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N3331R) was involved in an aviation accident near Lapaz, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and adequate deceleration during the landing rollout, which resulted in an impact with a fence. 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 experienced difficulty slowing the aircraft during landing rollout on wet grass, initiating a turn that resulted in a fence impact.
What happened
The pilot reported that the airplane failed to decelerate adequately during the landing roll despite the application of brakes. The operator noted that the flaps were maintained in the deployed position and did not retract during the rollout phase. Environmental conditions included wet grass surfaces resulting from rainfall the previous night.
As the aircraft continued down the runway, the pilot initiated a right turn toward an area of longer grass to facilitate stopping. The maneuver was intended to execute a 180-degree turn when the airplane struck a fence located at the end of the runway.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and adequate deceleration during the landing rollout, which resulted in an impact with a fence.
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