Casualties unknown

Pilot Lands Long, Crosswind Blows Aircraft Off Runway into Golf Course Tree (N36355)

Robbinsville, NJ, US

On June 25, 2000, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N36355) operated by Mcguire Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Robbinsville, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a crosswind. 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 landed approximately 1,000 feet beyond the runway threshold on a 4,275-foot runway. A strong crosswind forced the aircraft off the right side onto grass, then off the end onto a golf course where it struck a tree.

Incident Overview

The pilot reported that the aircraft touched down roughly 1,000 feet past the threshold of Runway 29. The runway is 4,275 feet in length. During the landing roll, a strong crosswind pushed the airplane off the right side of the runway onto the grass. The airplane continued beyond the runway end, entered a golf course, and collided with a tree.

Pilot Account

According to the pilot, the landing occurred approximately 1,000 feet beyond the threshold of Runway 29. He stated that a strong crosswind caused the airplane to veer off the right side of the runway onto the grass. The airplane then traveled off the end of the runway, onto a golf course, and struck a tree.

Witness Account

Witnesses at the airport provided a different estimate of the landing distance. They indicated that the airplane touched down approximately 3,000 feet beyond the runway threshold. The witnesses observed that the aircraft then moved off the right side of the runway and onto the golf course.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the incident, the reported winds were from 200 degrees at 14 knots, with gusts to 21 knots. The crosswind component likely contributed to the directional control challenge during the landing roll.

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupants were provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 2000 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Robbinsville, NJ?

A pilot landed approximately 1,000 feet beyond the runway threshold on a 4,275-foot runway. A strong crosswind forced the aircraft off the right side onto grass, then off the end onto a golf course where it struck a tree.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jun 2000 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N36355, operated by Mcguire Flying Club, at Robbinsville, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a crosswind.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21320. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.