# NTSB NYC07CA150: Piper PA-24-250, N5457P, Machias, ME, June 26, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 26, 2007, 15:15 local (19:15 UTC) - Place: Machias, ME - Coordinates: 44.703056, -67.478614 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.7031&lon=-67.4786&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 30, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 66063 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC07CA150 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66063/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA150 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Overrun, landing - roll - in-flight planning/decision - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - tailwind - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - tree(s) ## Analysis The pilot of a Piper PA-24-250 used runway 36 for departure while the windsock was indicating a west wind. The temperature was approximately 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and the pilot noticed a reduced climb performance. After a local flight of approximately 15 minutes, the pilot returned for a full stop landing. He did not recheck the windsock, and elected to use runway 36. During his landing attempt, the pilot noticed that the airplane "wouldn't settle." The pilot considered aborting the landing, but decided against it due to the airplane's position, and the reduced climb performance during the previous takeoff. After touchdown, he retracted the wing flaps in order to obtain maximum braking performance. However, this action also delayed brake application, since the airplane was only equipped with hand-activated brakes. At approximately 30 mph, the pilot steered the airplane off the right side of the runway, in order to avoid running off the end and incurring more severe damage. The airplane continued down an embankment, and was stopped by underbrush and trees approximately 250 feet beyond the runway. According to an eyewitness, the airplane touched down on the last third of the runway, and the wind was from the south at the time of the event. ## Factual narrative The pilot of a Piper PA-24-250 used runway 36 for departure while the windsock was indicating a west wind. The temperature was approximately 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and the pilot noticed a reduced climb performance. After a local flight of approximately 15 minutes, the pilot returned for a full stop landing. He did not recheck the windsock, and elected to use runway 36. During his landing attempt, the pilot noticed that the airplane "wouldn't settle." The pilot considered aborting the landing, but decided against it due to the airplane's position, and the reduced climb performance during the previous takeoff. After touchdown, he retracted the wing flaps in order to obtain maximum braking performance. However, this action also delayed brake application, since the airplane was only equipped with hand-activated brakes. At approximately 30 mph, the pilot steered the airplane off the right side of the runway, in order to avoid running off the end and incurring more severe damage. The airplane continued down an embankment, and was stopped by underbrush and trees approximately 250 feet beyond the runway. According to an eyewitness, the airplane touched down on the last third of the runway, and the wind was from the south at the time of the event. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5457P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5457P-2018-01-24), registration cancelled 2018-01-24, S/N 24-513, built 1958 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-24-250 - Registry model: [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250) (registry code 7102404) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 24-513 - Airframe hours: 3432 - Engines: Lycoming o-540 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Stephen D. Jones - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: MVM, Machias, ME - Destination: MVM, Machias, ME - Airport: MVM, Machias Valley, runway 36, 2,909 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 74; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; seat: front; flight hours: 5,500 total, 2,000 in this make and model, 5,000 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 25 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 260° at 10 knots, gusting 16 - Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 61 °F - Altimeter: 29.95 inHg - Observed at: CWSS, 31 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 20070626015139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070626015139A), Jun 26, 2007: Piper PA24250, Machias, ME, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot and only occupant departed the Machias airport (mvm) Machias, Maine, PIC departed runway 36. He stated that he was only airborne for approximately… ## Other investigations on N5457P (1) 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 SEA77FYM49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYM49), Jul 25, 1977: Piper PA-24 (N5457P), Silverton, OR, substantial damage 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. 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