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Aircraft Overruns Wet Grass Airstrip After Landing (N56775)

Deer Harbor, WA, US

On September 23, 2004, a Piper PA-28 (registration N56775) was involved in an aviation accident near Deer Harbor, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to perform remedial action during the landing sequence. A factor contributing to the accident was the wet runway surface. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

After two low passes, the pilot landed on the third approach. The brakes had little effect, causing the aircraft to overrun the southeast end of a 1,500-foot wet, closely mowed grass airstrip and roll down an embankment.

Landing and Overrun

The pilot made two low passes over the runway before landing on the third approach. During the landing rollout, the brakes had little effect in slowing the aircraft. The airplane subsequently overran the southeast end of the airstrip, rolling down an embankment before coming to rest upright.

Airstrip Condition

A post-accident inspection of the 1,500-foot grass airstrip revealed that it had been mowed very short and was very wet.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing, firewall, and engine mounts.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that he had not experienced any mechanical difficulties or malfunctions with the airplane that contributed to the accident.

Runway excursion

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Sept 2004 Piper PA-28 accident near Deer Harbor, WA?

After two low passes, the pilot landed on the third approach. The brakes had little effect, causing the aircraft to overrun the southeast end of a 1,500-foot wet, closely mowed grass airstrip and roll down an embankment.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Sept 2004 Piper PA-28 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Sept 2004 involved a Piper PA-28, registration N56775, at Deer Harbor, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to perform remedial action during the landing sequence. A factor contributing to the accident was the wet runway surface.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20041014X01628. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.