# NTSB CEN09CA599: Piper PA-28-180, N57354, Sibley, IA, September 21, 2009 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 21, 2009, 13:50 local (18:50 UTC) - Place: Sibley, IA - Coordinates: 43.36972, -95.759162 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.3697&lon=-95.7592&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report March 3, 2010 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 74786 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN09CA599 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/74786/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=74786 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA599 ## Probable cause The pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: use of policy/procedure](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063032): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-180, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063032/cases.md?model=7102808), [All aircraft, 191 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063032/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-180, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=7102808), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Flight control system: tE flap control system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022750): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Incorrect use/operation; cases with it: [Piper PA-28-180, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022750/cases.md?model=7102808), [All aircraft, 74 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022750/cases.md) - [Action: delayed action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-180, 10 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md?model=7102808), [All aircraft, 894 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-180, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=7102808), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) (defining event); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-180, 31 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=7102808), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot stated that she attempted a landing with a 10-degree flap setting. Calm winds were reported by the pilot. The airplane, which has tricycle-type 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 was about halfway 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. ## Factual 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. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N57354](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N57354-2010-10-26), registration cancelled 2010-10-26, S/N 28-7405044, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-180 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-180) (registry code 7102808) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28-7405044 - Airframe hours: 2223 - Engines: Lycoming O-360-A4A reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Pilot - Registered owner: Pilot - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 28, 2009 - Departed: SPW, Spencer, IA - Destination: ISB, Sibley, IA - Airport: ISB, Sibley Municipal Airport, runway 35, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 60; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 572 total, 524 in this make and model, 524 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on November 10, 2009, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=74786. 611 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 450 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40320399&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Weather Information (item 2, .PDF, 161 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40320400&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Information-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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