ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268944
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| Date: | Saturday 25 November 2000 |
| Time: | 14:06 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-161 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N1305H |
| MSN: | 28-7716013 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7402 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | FREMONT, Ohio -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | YOUNGSTOWN , OH |
| LA CROSSE , WI (LSE) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The non-instrument rated pilot stated that he obtained a weather briefing from flight service prior to departure, and the forecast was for marginal VFR conditions. About 1 hour into the flight, the pilot experienced deteriorating weather conditions, including lowering visibility and rain. He made a 180-degree turn and diverted to an airport. The pilot landed long on Runway 27, but did not want to go-around in the deteriorating weather conditions. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway, into a ditch. Review of the pilot's weather briefing revealed that he was advised of cloud layers up to 25,000 feet along his planned route of flight, and AIRMETs for IFR conditions. About the time of the accident, the reported weather at an airport approximately 25 miles away was: wind from 100 degrees at 11 knots; visibility 1 3/4 statute mile; light rain and mist; ceiling 500 feet broken, 3,300 feet overcast; temperature 39 degrees Fahrenheit, dewpoint 37 degrees; altimeter 29.92 inches Hg.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while landing. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, rain, a low ceiling, and a tailwind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA042
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2021 19:35 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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