# NTSB CHI04CA250: Piper PA-32-301, N8173J, Crivitz, WI, September 2, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 2, 2004, 09:30 local (14:30 UTC) - Place: Crivitz, WI - Coordinates: 45.214443, -88.072776 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.2144&lon=-88.0728&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 3, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 60167 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI04CA250 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/60167/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA250 ## Probable cause The proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot during landing. The road and tailwind were contributing factors. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - aborted - terrain condition - rising - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor) ## Analysis A rental airplane received substantial damage on impact with a road during an aborted landing on runway 36 (2,155 feet by 70 feet, dry asphalt). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident with southerly winds. The pilot stated that he touched down, "dumped" the flaps, and made a decision that he needed to go-around. He applied full power and tried to clear the black top road at the end of the runway. He stated that the road was higher than the runway and had a 2-3 foot "build up" over the road bed. The main landing gear hit the lip on the black top. The left main landing gear separated from the airplane, and the right main landing gear was bent. He then departed and landed at an alternate airport. The Airport Facility Directory lists runway 36 as having a displaced threshold of 518 feet. A "road" is also listed under runway 36. ## Factual narrative On September 2, 3004, at 0930 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32-301, N8173J, operated by Olds Forge Flyers Inc. as a rental airplane, received substantial damage on impact with a road during an aborted landing on runway 36 (2,155 feet by 70 feet, dry asphalt) at Crivitz Municipal Airport (3D1), Crivitz, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 business flight was operating on an instrument rules flight plan. The airline transport pilot was uninjured. The flight originated from Gerald R. Ford International Airport Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 0800 eastern daylight time, and was en route to 3D1. The pilot stated that he touched down, "dumped" the flaps, and made a decision that he needed to go-around. He applied full power and tried to clear the black top road at the end of the runway. He stated that the road was higher than the runway and had a 2-3 foot "build up" over the road bed. The main landing gear hit the lip on the black top. The left main landing gear separated from the airplane, and the right main landing gear was bent. He then landed at Menominee-Marinette Twin County Airport (MNM), Menominee, Michigan. The MNM Automated Weather Observing System located approximately 19 nautical miles east of the 3D1, recorded at 0955, wind 200 degrees at 9 knots. The Airport Facility Directory lists runway 36 as having a displaced threshold of 518 feet. A "road" is also listed under runway 36. Examination of the accident site revealed three landing gear ground scars extending about 40 feet north of the road. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8173J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8173J-2018-02-15), registration cancelled 2018-02-15, S/N 32-8006017, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-32-301 - Registry model: [Piper PA-32-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301) (registry code 7103207) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 32-8006017 - Engines: Lycoming IO-540 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Business, Part 91 - Registered owner: Olds Forge Flyers Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: GRR, Grand Rapids, MI - Destination: 3D1, Crivitz, WI - Flight plan: IFR ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 57; airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, unknown; flight hours: 2,129 total, 25 in this make and model, 11 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20040902022039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040902022039A), Sep 2, 2004: Piper PA32301, Crivitz, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot attempted landing on runway 36 at Crivitz municipal arpt. In Crivitz, WI., which has a 2155 foot paved runway. Pilot admitted landing slightly long… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. 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