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Aircraft Lands Short of Runway, Strikes Interstate Embankment (N3028G)

Austin, MN, US

On October 30, 2000, a Forney F1A (registration N3028G) was involved in an aviation accident near Austin, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the proper glide path not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being obtained during the approach. A factor to the accident was the rising embankment. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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

An aircraft landing short of the runway at Austin Municipal Airport struck an interstate embankment. No preexisting anomalies were found in the aircraft's systems or engine. The aircraft had not undergone an annual inspection since May 1994.

Accident Summary

The aircraft touched down short of the runway and collided with an embankment of an interstate highway. The incident occurred while the aircraft was being flown to the Austin Municipal Airport for a scheduled annual airworthiness inspection.

Aircraft and System Inspection

A thorough examination of the aircraft and its control systems revealed no anomalies that could be linked to a preexisting condition. Similarly, inspection of the engine, including the fuel system, found no preexisting anomalies.

Maintenance Records

Review of the aircraft's logbooks showed that the last annual airworthiness inspection was conducted on May 4, 1994. The pilot reported in a written statement that the aircraft was en route to Austin Municipal Airport to receive its annual inspection. No further narrative details were provided by the pilot.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Oct 2000 Forney F1A accident near Austin, MN?

An aircraft landing short of the runway at Austin Municipal Airport struck an interstate embankment. No preexisting anomalies were found in the aircraft's systems or engine. The aircraft had not undergone an annual inspection since May 1994.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Oct 2000 involved a Forney F1A, registration N3028G, at Austin, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the proper glide path not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being obtained during the approach. A factor to the accident was the rising embankment.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22131. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.