No fatalities

Landing Overrun Results in Collapsed Landing Gear (N876BB)

Venice, FL, US

On April 27, 2001, a Piper PA-34-200 (registration N876BB) was involved in an aviation accident near Venice, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in a long landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. Also, failure of the pilot to perform a go-around following a long landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported ineffective brakes after touchdown at 80 knots on runway 31, leading to a runway excursion that collapsed the right main landing gear. Postaccident examination revealed skid marks and tire damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during landing on runway 31, the airplane touched down at 80 knots just south of the intersection with runway 04/22. The pilot stated that the brakes were not effective when initially applied. After pumping the brakes several times, they became effective. The pilot then applied the brakes heavily, but the airplane rolled off the end of runway 31, causing the right main landing gear to collapse.

Pilot Account

The pilot noted that the airplane was too far down the runway to consider performing a go-around. He also stated that there were no discrepancies with the brakes or parking brake during taxiing or during the engine run-up before takeoff.

Postaccident Examination

An FAA inspector examined the runway and found approximately 250 feet of skid marks from both main landing gear tires at the departure end of the runway. The skid marks continued for an additional 50 feet off the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left main landing gear tire had a flat spot, and the right main landing gear tire was blown and flat spotted.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 2001 Piper PA-34-200 accident near Venice, FL?

A pilot reported ineffective brakes after touchdown at 80 knots on runway 31, leading to a runway excursion that collapsed the right main landing gear. Postaccident examination revealed skid marks and tire damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 2001 Piper PA-34-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 2001 involved a Piper PA-34-200, registration N876BB, at Venice, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in a long landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. Also, failure of the pilot to perform a go-around following a long landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010503X00868. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.