# NTSB MIA04CA118: Piper PA-28-151, N4590F, Sugar Loaf Key, FL, July 24, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 24, 2004, 10:30 local (14:30 UTC) - Place: Sugar Loaf Key, FL - Coordinates: 27.765529, -81.685844 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=27.7655&lon=-81.6858&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 3, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 59868 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA04CA118 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/59868/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA118 ## Probable cause The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in a landing overrun and subsequent on-ground collision with trees. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Overrun, landing - roll - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - tree(s) ## Analysis The pilot stated that after starting the engine at the departure airport he checked the brakes with no discrepancies noted. Additionally, no discrepancies were noted with the brakes during the engine run-up before departure. The flight departed and nearly the entire flight was uneventful with the exception of a momentary discrepancy with the alternator. The flight arrived at the destination airport on the base leg where he lowered 1 notch of flaps. The flight then turned final for runway 10, where he fully extended the flaps and maintained approximately 65. He reported landing within the first 1/3 on the 2,700 foot long runway and applied the normal brakes but later reported he, "...got nothing." He repositioned his feet thinking he might be pushing on the rudder bar instead of the brake pedals but again there was no effect. During the landing roll he contemplated performing a go-around but decided not to due to the length of the runway. The airplane continued off the end of the runway and collided with brush. After coming to rest, he and the passengers evacuated the airplane. After getting out of the airplane, he looked back and saw skid marks in the sand area beyond the departure end of the runway. He also stated that he was familiar with the accident airport as he had flown in there previously approximately 7-8 times. Following recovery of the airplane, examination of the brake system by the insurance adjuster revealed no evidence or malfunction. ## Factual narrative On July 24, 2004, about 1030 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-151, N4590F, registered to Keys Recovery & Liquidation, Inc., traveled off the end of the runway and collided with trees at the Sugar Loaf Shores Airport, Sugar Loaf Key, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight from the Naples Municipal Airport, Naples, Florida, to the Sugar Loaf Shores Airport, Sugar Loaf Key, Florida. The airplane was substantially damaged and there were no injuries to the private-rated pilot and three passengers. The flight originated about 0900, from the Naples Municipal Airport. The pilot stated that after starting the engine at the departure airport he checked the brakes with no discrepancies noted. Additionally, no discrepancies were noted with the brakes during the engine run-up before departure. The flight departed and nearly the entire flight was uneventful with the exception of a momentary discrepancy with the alternator. The flight arrived at the destination airport on the base leg where he lowered 1 notch of flaps. The flight then turned final for runway 10, where he fully extended the flaps and maintained approximately 65. He reported landing within the first 1/3 on the 2,700-foot-long runway and applied the normal brakes but later reported he, "...got nothing." He repositioned his feet thinking he might be pushing on the rudder bar instead of the brake pedals but again there was no effect. During the landing roll he contemplated performing a go-around but decided not to due to the length of the runway. The airplane continued off the end of the runway and collided with brush. After coming to rest, he and the passengers evacuated the airplane. After getting out of the airplane, he looked back and saw skid marks in the sand area beyond the departure end of the runway. He also stated that he was familiar with the accident airport as he had flown in there previously approximately seven to eight times. Following recovery of the airplane, examination of the brake system by the insurance adjuster revealed no evidence or malfunction. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4590F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4590F), registered now, S/N 28-7715052, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-151 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-151](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-151) (registry code 7102805) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28-7715052 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-E3D reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Troy Zinser - Registered owner: Keys Recovery & Liquidation, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: KAPF, Naples, FL - Destination: 7FA1, Sugar Loaf Key, FL - Airport: 7FA1, Sugar Loaf Airport, runway 10 ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 43; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3; flight hours: 1,088 total, 7 in this make and model, 73 as pilot in command, 8 in the last 90 days, 1 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 20040724032999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040724032999A), Jul 24, 2004: Piper PA28151, Key West, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Touch down too FAR on runway. Ran off end into over run area of partially cleared mandroves and standing water. 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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