No fatalities

7 Sep 2015: PIPER PA 28R-200 200 — LEADING EDGE AVIATION INC — Doylestown, PA

Doylestown, PA, United States

On 7 Sep 2015, a PIPER PA 28R-200 200 operated by LEADING EDGE AVIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near Doylestown, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue during the flight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing, the pilot touched down in the last 1000 feet of runway and was unable to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and right wing striking a taxiway light, causing substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during a landing, she touched down in the last 1000 feet of available runway. She attempted to stop the aircraft using toe brakes and aerodynamic braking, but these measures were insufficient. The airplane subsequently departed the runway into the grass, and the right wing struck a taxiway light.

Damage

A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the right wing.

Pilot Commentary

The pilot stated, "I feel this accident could have been prevented by executing a go-around and trying a lower approach as opposed to trying to save the landing. I attribute this lack of judgment to fatigue."

Mechanical Condition

The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedSurface speed/braking — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome