# NTSB ERA14CA037: Piper PA 28-150, N5873W, Newport, NH, October 14, 2013 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: October 14, 2013, 16:45 local (20:45 UTC) - Place: Newport, NH - Coordinates: 43.393611, -72.197219 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.3936&lon=-72.1972&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Approach-VFR pattern final: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 4, 2014 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FSDO/FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 88388 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA14CA037 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/88388/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=88388 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA037 ## Probable cause The pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Airport facilities/design: runway/landing area length](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03017037): Environmental issues › Operating environment · Accuracy of related info; cases with it: [Piper PA-28-150, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03017037/cases.md?model=7102804), [All aircraft, 34 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03017037/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-150, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=7102804), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Aircraft capability: landing distance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061030): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Capability exceeded (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-150, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061030/cases.md?model=7102804), [All aircraft, 68 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061030/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Approach-VFR pattern final: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900) (defining event); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-150, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?model=7102804), [All aircraft, 1,556 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-150, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md?model=7102804), [All aircraft, 400 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-150, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=7102804), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Piper PA-28-150, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=7102804), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to the pilot, he learned that runway 36 at destination airport was closed and proceeded with his departure. After an uneventful flight, while making radio calls to the destination airport, the airport manager reported that runway 30 was open and provided its length, 1,700 feet. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for the runway and configured the airplane for a short approach. Anticipating an uphill landing, the pilot misjudged the beginning of runway 30 as it was lower in elevation than he expected. He remarked that he was high and fast on the final approach leg and could not perform a go-around due to tall trees at the end of the runway. After the airplane touched down, the pilot applied brakes; however, the airplane slid across the grass strip. He then guided the airplane to the right to avoid trees, but the airplane continued until the left wing impacted a tree and came to rest. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot, he learned that runway 36 at destination airport was closed and proceeded with his departure. After an uneventful flight, while making radio calls to the destination airport, the airport manager reported that runway 30 was open and provided its length, 1,700 feet. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for the runway and configured the airplane for a short approach. Anticipating an uphill landing, the pilot misjudged the beginning of runway 30 as it was lower in elevation than he expected. He remarked that he was high and fast on the final approach leg and could not perform a go-around due to tall trees at the end of the runway. After the airplane touched down, the pilot applied brakes; however, the airplane slid across the grass strip. He then guided the airplane to the right to avoid trees, but the airplane continued until the left wing impacted a tree and came to rest. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5873W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5873W), registered now, S/N 28-2503 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: PIPER PA 28-150 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-150) (registry code 7102804) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28-2503 - Year built: 1965 - Airframe hours: 3165 - Engines: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Bret Lukezic - Registered owner: Bret Lukezic - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 3, 2013, 5 hours before - Departed: 7B2, Northhampton, MA - Destination: 2B3, NEWPORT, NH - Airport: 2B3, Parlin Field, runway 30, 2,140 × 80 ft, grass/turf - Equipment: Stall warning system ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 57; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review August 18, 2013; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 817 total, 678 in this make and model, 817 as pilot in command, 7 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 350° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 4,200 ft overcast - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 30.21 inHg - Observed at: LEB, 15 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). - [Incident 20131014024129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131014024129I), Oct 14, 2013: Piper PA-28-150, Newport, NH, Substantial damage. Pilot said he turned base a little too close to the field due to the proximity of the mountain on final. He miss-judged the beginning of runway 30 as it was… ## Other investigations on N5873W (2) 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. - [NTSB CHI68D0527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0527), Dec 24, 1967: Piper PA-28 (N5873W), Georgetown, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66F0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0148), Jul 31, 1965: Piper PA-28 (N5873W), Georgetown, KY, substantial damage ## Docket (5 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on January 21, 2014, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=88388. 9.1 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 286 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40403913&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Airport Manager Statement (item 2, .PDF, 85 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40407926&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Airport%20Manager%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Airport/Facility Directory for Parlin Field (2B3) (item 3, .PDF, 55 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40404182&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Airport%2FFacility%20Directory%20for%20Parlin%20Field%20(2B3)-Master.PDF - Photograph #1: Far port side view of airplane (Courtesy of FAA) (item 4, .PDF, 4.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40404656&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photograph%20%231%3A%20Far%20port%20side%20view%20of%20airplane%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF - Photograph #2: Port side view of airplane (Courtesy of FAA) (item 5, .PDF, 4.2 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40404657&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photograph%20%232%3A%20Port%20side%20view%20of%20airplane%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.