# NTSB CHI91LA281: Piper PA-28R-180, N3704T, Newark, IL, August 30, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 30, 1991, 16:45 local (21:45 UTC)
- Place: Newark, IL
- Coordinates: 41.52906, -88.579811 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5291&lon=-88.5798&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 2, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15175
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI91LA281
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15175/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA281

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION MAKING. A RELATED FACTOR WAS: THE WET, SLIPPERY CONDITION OF THE GRASS RUNWAY.

## Sequence of events

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

- Overrun, landing - roll
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - all available runway - not used, pilot in command
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - grass
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - wet (contributing factor)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch

## Analysis

THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT HE ARRIVED AT HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT AFTER A THUNDERSTORM PASSED THROUGH THE AREA. HE SAW STANDING WATER ON THE APPROACH END OF THE GRASS STRIP, SO HE ADJUSTED HIS APPROACH AND LANDED LONG. HE REPORTED THAT THE RUNWAY WAS VERY SLICK, AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SLID INTO A DITCH LOCATED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3704T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3704T), registered now, S/N 28R-30008, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28R-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-180) (registry code 7102809) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28R30008
- Airframe hours: 3914
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-BIE 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Michael J. Stevens
- Last inspection: Annual, March 19, 1991, 43 hours before
- Departed: STQ, STREATOR, IL
- Airport: 0C8, Cushing Field, runway 36, 2,400 × 200 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 114 total, 60 in this make and model, 84 as pilot in command, 31 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 15,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point -0 °F

## 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 19910830037659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910830037659A), Aug 30, 1991: Piper PA28R180, Newark, IL, Substantial damage. Unable to stop after long landing on the water-covered strip. Slid off end runway into ditch. Hydroplaning possible

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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