On June 9, 2001, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N3066G) operated by David Morris was involved in an aviation accident near Bennettsville, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to ensure adequate runway length was available for landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and colliding with an object. 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.
The pilot landed long on a short runway and was unable to stop before reaching the end, resulting in a collision with a telephone pole and subsequent damage to the right wing.
What happened
The aircraft touched down beyond the intended touchdown zone on a runway measuring 2,300 feet in length. As the pilot recognized that the remaining distance was insufficient to bring the airplane to a halt, it was determined that initiating a go-around was no longer feasible. The aircraft continued past the runway threshold and departed the paved surface.
Upon leaving the runway environment, the airplane bounced across an adjacent highway before impacting a telephone pole. This collision caused the right wing to separate from the fuselage. Following the impact, the aircraft rotated to the right and eventually came to a stop in the parking lot of a nearby restaurant.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate runway length was available for landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and colliding with an object.
What happened in the 9 Jun 2001 Piper PA-28-181 accident near Bennettsville, SC?
The pilot landed long on a short runway and was unable to stop before reaching the end, resulting in a collision with a telephone pole and subsequent damage to the right wing.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jun 2001 involved a Piper PA-28-181, registration N3066G, operated by David Morris, at Bennettsville, SC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate runway length was available for landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and colliding with an object.
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