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June 19, 1993 · Piper PA-28-140 · N7045R
Wendover, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wendover, UT
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N7045R
Operator
Buck Henry J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA133
THE STUDENT PILOT EXECUTED A BALKED LANDING FOLLOWING AN APPROACH TO RUNWAY 3 AT HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY REMAINED IN THE PATTERN AND LINED UP TO LAND ON A CLOSED EAST/WEST RUNWAY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR IMPACTED A HEAVE IN THE CONCRETE LANDING SURFACE AND THE GEAR COLLAPSED. FAA OVERFLIGHT OF THE AIRPORT FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT REVEALED NINE X'ES VISIBLE ALONG THE CLOSED RUNWAY'S LENGTH. THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE X'ES PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT AND THAT HE WAS ANXIOUS TO GET THE AIRCRAFT ON THE GROUND FOLLOWING THE BALKED LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S SELECTION OF A CLOSED RUNWAY FOR LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE STUDENT PILOT'S ANXIETY AND THE ROUGH LANDING SURFACE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT EXECUTED A BALKED LANDING FOLLOWING AN APPROACH TO RUNWAY 3 AT HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY REMAINED IN THE PATTERN AND LINED UP TO LAND ON A CLOSED EAST/WEST RUNWAY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR IMPACTED A HEAVE IN THE CONCRETE LANDING SURFACE AND THE GEAR COLLAPSED. FAA OVERFLIGHT OF THE AIRPORT FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT REVEALED NINE X'ES VISIBLE ALONG THE CLOSED RUNWAY'S LENGTH. THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE X'ES PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT AND THAT HE WAS ANXIOUS TO GET THE AIRCRAFT ON THE GROUND FOLLOWING THE BALKED LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MDT
Nearest AirportWENDOVER (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN7045R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBuck Henry J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT