Casualties unknown

Airplane Damaged After Landing Long and Hitting Fence During Aborted Landing (N4419F)

Lake IN The Hil, IL, US

On July 7, 2007, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N4419F) was involved in an aviation accident near Lake IN The Hil, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the chain link fence and the trees. 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

An airplane was substantially damaged after landing long on runway 26 and impacting a chain link fence and trees during an aborted landing. The pilot added full power, pitched up, and the airplane porpoised before veering left.

Accident Details

The airplane was substantially damaged when it landed long on runway 26. During the aborted landing, the pilot added full power near the end of the runway and pitched up. The airplane then porpoised two or three times and veered to the left of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane pitched down and continued down the grassy slope left of the runway, where it impacted a chain link perimeter fence and trees.

Runway and Damage

Runway 26 is 3,058 feet long and 50 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. The airplane sustained substantial damage from the impact with the fence and trees. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Pilot Report

In his accident report, the pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by performing a go-around.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 2007 Piper PA-28-181 accident near Lake IN The Hil, IL?

An airplane was substantially damaged after landing long on runway 26 and impacting a chain link fence and trees during an aborted landing. The pilot added full power, pitched up, and the airplane porpoised before veering left.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 2007 involved a Piper PA-28-181, registration N4419F, at Lake IN The Hil, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the chain link fence and the trees.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070726X01021. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.