No fatalities

Piper PA 22 150 accident at Fuquay Varina, NC, 14 Jul 2020

Fuquay Varina, NC, United States

On July 14, 2020, a Piper PA 22 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Fuquay Varina, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain a proper approach speed, which resulted in an overrun of the wet grass runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to attain a proper approach speed, which resulted in an overrun of the wet grass runway.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operationContributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 2020 Piper PA 22 150 accident near Fuquay Varina, NC?

The pilot's failure to attain a proper approach speed, which resulted in an overrun of the wet grass runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 2020 Piper PA 22 150 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 2020 involved a Piper PA 22 150, at Fuquay Varina, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to attain a proper approach speed, which resulted in an overrun of the wet grass runway.