# NTSB MIA98LA208: Piper PA-28-140, N4212J, Carthage, NC, July 23, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 23, 1998, 17:15 local (21:15 UTC) - Place: Carthage, NC - Coordinates: 35.339321, -79.410781 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.3393&lon=-79.4108&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 22, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 43563 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA98LA208 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/43563/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA208 ## Probable cause The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airport resulting in the collapse of the nose and left main landing gears. ## Analysis The flight departed, performed airwork and 1 touch-and-go landing at a nearby airport, then returned to the original departure airport. The pilot overflew the airport, observed the windsock, then entered the traffic pattern to land on runway 31. The pilot reported that after touchdown on the 2,538-foot long runway with the flaps fully extended, he lightly applied the brakes, which felt mushy. He then maneuvered the airplane onto grass to help slow the airplane but this was not effective. He maneuvered the airplane onto the runway and with obstructions ahead, forcefully applied right brake which caused the airplane to veer to the right. The airplane traveled off the runway and came to rest with nose and left main landing gears collapsed. Examination of the brake system by the FAA revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction. A weather observation taken at an airport 6 miles away indicates in part that the wind was from 230 degrees at 14 knots. ## Factual narrative On July 23, 1998, about 1715 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4212J, registered to a private individual, was substantially damaged on landing at Gilliam McConnell Airstrip near Carthage, North Carolina. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The private-rated pilot, and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated about 1545 from the Gilliam McConnell Airstrip. The pilot stated that after departure he performed airwork and one touch-and-go landing at the Moore County Airport, in Southern Pines, North Carolina. He departed that airport about 1650 and flew to the original departure airstrip where he overflew the airport and observed the windsock. He entered the traffic pattern to land on runway 31, turned base then final with the flaps fully extended. The airplane was landed about 300-350 feet down the 2,538-foot asphalt runway and he lightly applied the brakes, which felt "mushy." The airplane was not decelerating and he maneuvered the airplane onto grass off the left side of the runway, to slow the airplane, which was not effective. He maneuvered the airplane back onto the runway and with a depression at the departure end of the runway, he forcefully applied right brake, which caused the airplane to veer to the right. The airplane came to rest with the nose and left main landing gears collapsed. Examination of the brake system by an FAA inspector revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction. Operational check of the brakes was satisfactory. A weather observation taken at 1715 from an airport located 6 nautical miles south-southeast of the accident airstrip indicates in part, that the wind was from 230 degrees at 14 knots. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - ground - Gear collapsed, landing - roll - landing gear,main gear - collapsed - landing gear,nose gear - collapsed ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4212J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4212J-2002-01-09), registration cancelled 2002-01-09, S/N 28-22559, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-140 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28-22559 - Airframe hours: 3406 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-E2A 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Michael Kohut - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 1, 1997, 17 hours before - Departed: SOP, SOUTHERN PINES, NC - Airport: Gilliam-Mcconnell, runway 31, 2,538 × 36 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 55; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 95 total, 6 in this make and model, 81 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 14 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 93 °F, dew point 68 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: SOP, 6 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 19980723029739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980723029739A), Jul 23, 1998: Piper PA28140, Carthage, NC, Substantial damage. (.4) The flight departed, performed airwork and 1 touch-and-go landing at a nearby airport, then returned to the original departure airport. The pilot overflew… From the NTSB's public API. 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