Casualties unknown

2002-05-24: Piper PA-30 (N8302Y) — Jonesville, LA

Jonesville, LA, US

On May 24, 2002, a Piper PA-30 (registration N8302Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Jonesville, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and an on ground encounter with terrain. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported a high final approach due to trees and a levee. The aircraft touched down beyond the midpoint of runway 24, overran the end, struck a hole with the right main gear causing separation, and the right wing contacted the ground.

Approach and Landing

According to the pilot, the landing approach to runway 24—which measures 3,000 feet in length and 75 feet in width—was executed via a left downwind pattern. The pilot stated that the final leg was "higher than normal because of [the] height of trees and levee." A witness observed that the airplane touched down "more than halfway down the runway."

Runway Departure

After the landing, the aircraft continued beyond the end of runway 24. Departing the paved surface, the right main landing gear encountered a hole. The impact caused the gear to separate from the aircraft.

Post-Impact Sequence

Following the gear separation, the right wing subsequently contacted the ground. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020604X00804. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.