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March 29, 1997 · Piper PA-28-161 · N2128Q
Little River, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Little River, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N2128Q
Operator
West Valley Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX97LA135
The pilot stated that she flared 8 to 10 feet above the runway and stalled the airplane. The airplane pitched nose down and landed on the nose gear. The nose gear collapsed, damaging the fire wall.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to properly judge the flare altitude.
Full Narrative
On March 29, 1997, at 1258 hours Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-28-161, N2128Q, collapsed the nose gear during a landing on runway 11 at the Little River, California, airport. The airplane was rented by the pilot from the West Valley Flying Club for a personal flight and was substantially damaged. The certificated private pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight originated in Palo Alto, California, about 1125. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The pilot said she flared 8 to 10 feet above the runway and stalled the airplane. The airplane pitched nose down and landed on the nose gear. The nose gear collapsed, damaging the fire wall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:58 PST
Nearest AirportLittle River (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length5249 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN2128Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWest Valley Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC