21 Sep 2009: PIPER PA-28-180 — Pilot

21 Sep 2009: PIPER PA-28-180 — Pilot

No fatalities • Sibley, IA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot stated she attempted a landing with a 10 degree flap setting on runway 35 (2,987 feet by 50 feet, concrete). Calm winds were reported by the pilot. The airplane, which was equipped with a tricycle landing gear, touched down in a "perfect" three point landing at about 75 knots. The pilot told the Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the touchdown point and speed was about 1/2 down the runway at about 105 knots. The pilot "realized" that the airplane speed was "too fast" and then performed an aborted landing by retracting flaps to 0 degrees and adding full power. The airplane impacted a traffic sign and terrain when it overran the runway without becoming airborne, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained
  • Incorrect use/operation
  • cause Pilot

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