MINR · PIPER PA-24-260 · 1995-10-18 · WAKEENEY, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI96LA012
Event ID
20001207X04666
Type
Accident
Date
1995-10-18
Location
WAKEENEY, KS, USA
Coordinates
39.019737, -99.870315
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-24-260
Registration
N8866P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH TO REACH THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY FOR LANDING.