# NTSB CHI91LA186: Piper PA-28R-200, N111CP, Pulaski, WI, June 5, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 5, 1991, 09:30 local (14:30 UTC)
- Place: Pulaski, WI
- Coordinates: 44.660102, -88.229393 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.6601&lon=-88.2294&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 31, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15091
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI91LA186
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15091/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA186

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.  A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE RUNWAY MAINTENANCE BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, landing
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s)
  - runway maintenance - inadequate, airport personnel (contributing factor)
  - proper touchdown point - not selected, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

FROM BASE LEG, THE PILOT OBSERVED THE LEFT AND RIGHT RUNWAY END MARKERS ON THE SOD STRIP AND LONG GRASS BETWEEN THEM. A SIMILAR MARKER ON CENTERLINE AT RUNWAY END WAS VISIBLE JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWN.  THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT MAIN GEAR STRUCK THE CENTER MARKER 8 INCHES BELOW ITS TOP DURING LANDING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N111CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111CP), registered now, S/N 28R-35326, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28R-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (registry code 7102811) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28R-35326
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-C1C 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Ernestine A. Beyer
- Registered owner: Ernestine A. Beyer
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: CLI, CLINTONVILLE, WI
- Airport: 92C, Carter, runway 3, 1,650 × 75 ft, dirt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 266 total, 135 in this make and model, 166 as pilot in command, 46 in the last 90 days, 32 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 60° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 46 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GRB, 10 nm away

## 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 19910605020749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910605020749A), Jun 5, 1991: Piper PA28R200, Pulaski, WI, Substantial damage. Struck a runway end marker barrel on final for landing on grass strip. Barrel hidden by weeds.

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. Compare the reported make and model.

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