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September 30, 1996 · Piper PA-28R-201 · N6008H

Chesterfield, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N6008H
Operator
D&A Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA356

The flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student (commercial pilot) was training to renew his flight instructor certificate. During the second landing, the student was five to ten knots slow on final approach. The flight instructor made a verbal recommendation. (He reported that he might have said 'airspeed.') Two or three seconds before touchdown, the instructor put his hands on the yolk and 'assisted' the student. The instructor reported that the airplane touched down hard, but that '. . . there was no indication after this landing that the airplane was not safe for another circuit and we proceeded to do another takeoff and another landing.' After the plane was parked, dented skin was observed on the left wing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing structure.

NTSB Probable Cause

improper flare by the dual student during the landing, and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor (CFI).

Full Narrative

On September 30, 1996, at 1130 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-201, N6008H, operated by D&A Aviation, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing in Chesterfield, Missouri. The commercial rated flight instructor and commercial rated dual student reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The local flight departed Chesterfield, Missouri, about 1015. The flight instructor reported that the student was training to renew his flight instructor certificate. During the second landing, the student was five to ten knots slow on final approach. The instructor made a verbal recommendation. During a telephone interview, the instructor reported that he might have said "airspeed." Two or three seconds before touchdown, the instructor put his hands on the yolk and "assisted" the student. The instructor reported that the landing was a "hard landing.... There was no indication after this landing that the airplane was not safe for another circuit and we proceeded to do another takeoff and another landing." After the plane was parked, he observed dented skin on the left wing. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector who examined the airplane reported that the left wing was substantially damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St Louis (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN6008H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorD&A Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300°
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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