On October 17, 2010, a PIPER PA-28-140 was involved in an aviation accident near Rose Hill, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A private pilot, landing with light winds, performed a go-around due to high speed on first attempt, then floated past intended point on the second landing, was unable to stop, and departed the runway, causing substantial damage.
Accident Sequence
The private pilot was landing at the destination airport with light winds. On the first landing attempt, the pilot initiated a go-around because the airplane's airspeed was too high. During the second attempt, the pilot reported being "a little too fast" and floated the airplane past his intended landing point. After touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes but was unable to stop the airplane on the remaining runway. The airplane subsequently departed the end of the runway.
Damage
Following the runway excursion, the airplane impacted terrain, shearing the landing gear. This resulted in substantial damage to the wings and the firewall. The pilot reported no malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Oct 2010 PIPER PA-28-140 accident near Rose Hill, KS?
A private pilot, landing with light winds, performed a go-around due to high speed on first attempt, then floated past intended point on the second landing, was unable to stop, and departed the runway, causing substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Oct 2010 PIPER PA-28-140 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Oct 2010 involved a PIPER PA-28-140, at Rose Hill, KS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.