# NTSB NYC06CA102: Piper PA-28-181, N6775F, Jeannette, PA, April 23, 2006

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: April 23, 2006, 12:35 local (16:35 UTC)
- Place: Jeannette, PA
- Coordinates: 40.376388, -79.608329
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.3764&lon=-79.6083&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 3, 2006
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: Allegheny County, PA
- NTSB case key (mKey): 63565
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC06CA102
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/63565/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA102

## Probable cause

Excessively worn brake pads and rotors, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent collision with a tree.

## Sequence of events

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

- Overrun, landing
  - landing gear,normal brake system - worn (cause)
  - aircraft performance,landing capability - reduced
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

According to the pilot, he was aware of a crosswind for the 2,605-foot long runway and configured the airplane for landing with the wing flaps in the 10-degree position. After touching down within the first 400 feet, he started "light braking," but the airplane slowed only slightly. He then applied heavier braking, with little or no results. With 900 to 1,000 feet of runway remaining, he and his pilot rated passenger applied heavy braking, with no resulting deceleration. The airplane then exited the paved surface of the runway at 10 to 15 miles an hour, traveled down an embankment and struck a tree. A post accident examination of the airplane by an airframe and powerplant mechanic revealed, that the brake pads and rotors were worn beyond minimum limitations.

## Factual narrative

According to the pilot, he was aware of a crosswind for the 2,605-foot long runway and configured the airplane for landing with the wing flaps in the 10-degree position. After touching down within the first 400 feet, he started "light braking," but the airplane slowed only slightly. He then applied heavier braking, with little or no results. With 900 to 1,000 feet of runway remaining, he and his pilot rated passenger applied heavy braking, with no resulting deceleration. The airplane then exited the paved surface of the runway at 10 to 15 miles an hour, traveled down an embankment and struck a tree. A post accident examination of the airplane by an airframe and powerplant mechanic revealed, that the brake pads and rotors were worn beyond minimum limitations.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6775F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6775F), registered now, S/N 28-7790163, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (registry code 7102807) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-7790163
- Engines: Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Pittsburgh Flying Club Inc.
- Registered owner: Pittsburgh Flying Club Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, December 1, 2005
- Departed: LBE, Latrobe, PA
- Destination: 5G8, Jeannette, PA
- Airport: 5G8, Greensburg Jeannette Regional, runway 02, 2,605 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 1, 2005; seat: left; flight hours: 705 total, 200 in this make and model, 630 as pilot in command, 30 in the last 90 days, 24 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,700 ft broken
- Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 45 °F
- Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
- Observed at: LBE

## 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 20060423012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060423012069A), Apr 23, 2006: Piper PA28181, Jeannette, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft landed on runway 2 (2605 feet long) with a 90 degree crosswind and was unable to stop the aircraft on the runway. The aircraft ran off the end…

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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