No fatalities

Aircraft Overruns Runway During Simulated Engine Failure Landing (N523PU)

New Ulm, MN, US

On November 6, 2001, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N523PU) was involved in an aviation accident near New Ulm, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student and flight instructor not using all of the available runway, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the unsuccessful remedial action by the flight instructor. 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 flight instructor and student pilot were conducting a simulated engine failure landing when the aircraft overran the runway and entered a plowed field, sustaining damage. No mechanical issues were found.

Incident Overview

A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot were performing a simulated engine failure approach and landing on runway 22 at an unidentified airport (referred to as ULM). The dual student held a private pilot certificate. During the maneuver, the aircraft overran the runway, resulting in damage to the airplane.

Pilot Statements

In a written report, the CFI stated that upon reaching final approach, the airplane was high. He judged that there was still room to stop safely. After touchdown, he applied the brakes but realized the aircraft was slipping on the grass and would not be able to stop. He then added full power with one notch of flaps for a short-field takeoff. As the end of the runway approached, he determined there was insufficient airspeed to become airborne and closed the throttle, applying full brakes as the aircraft entered a plowed field off the end of runway 22.

In a subsequent interview with an inspector, the CFI said he took control of the airplane at touchdown.

Post-Accident Examination

The CFI indicated in his written report that there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane. A postaccident examination found no anomalies.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Nov 2001 Piper PA-28-161 accident near New Ulm, MN?

A flight instructor and student pilot were conducting a simulated engine failure landing when the aircraft overran the runway and entered a plowed field, sustaining damage. No mechanical issues were found.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Nov 2001 Piper PA-28-161 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Nov 2001 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N523PU, at New Ulm, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student and flight instructor not using all of the available runway, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the unsuccessful remedial action by the flight instructor. The student not attaining the proper touchdown point and the plowed field were factors.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20011120X02268. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.