No fatalities

Airplane Overruns Turf Runway During Landing (N6266W)

Mount Ayr, IA, US

On September 21, 2005, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N6266W) was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Ayr, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot overran runway 35 after a long landing and go-around. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it hit a drop off and the nose gear broke.

Incident Summary

The pilot reported flying for about 10 minutes before returning to land. On the first landing attempt on runway 35, she executed a go-around because she "did not feel right." On the second landing, she touched down long. She stated that the wind was pushing her, so she released the flaps and applied the brakes. The airplane overran the end of runway 35, which is a 2,600-foot-long by 40-foot-wide turf strip.

Pilot Actions During Overrun

Facing a highway at the departure end of the runway, the pilot applied full right rudder and right brake in an attempt to avoid it. The airplane then encountered a "drop off," causing the nose gear to break. The propeller dug into the ground, bringing the airplane to an abrupt stop.

Wind Conditions

The pilot reported that the winds were from the south at 7 knots.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage. No information about injuries or the specific aircraft model or registration was provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Sept 2005 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Mount Ayr, IA?

A pilot overran runway 35 after a long landing and go-around. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it hit a drop off and the nose gear broke.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sept 2005 Piper PA-28-140 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Sept 2005 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N6266W, at Mount Ayr, IA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050929X01549. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.