On May 4, 2001, a Piper PA-32-301 (registration N434DJ) was involved in an aviation accident near Factoryville, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to reach the proper touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to abort the landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane overran the departure end of a 2,500-foot runway after landing with a tailwind and touching down long. The pilot reported excessive airspeed and full braking but could not stop.
Accident Overview
The airplane landed with a tailwind and touched down between one-third and halfway down the 2,500-foot runway. Despite brake application, the airplane overran the departure end of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that his airspeed at touchdown was excessive, and despite full braking, he overran the runway. He acknowledged that he had the opportunity to abort the landing but chose to continue with the brakes applied.
Flight Experience
The pilot reported 173 hours of flight experience, with 139 hours in the same make and model of airplane. He noted that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.