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December 4, 1993 · Piper PA-28-140 · N43113
Hastings, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hastings, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N43113
Operator
Nolan Michael
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA035
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND THE AIRPLANE WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED UNEXPECTED WIND CONDITIONS. THE AIRPLANE LOST ALTITUDE AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AND NOSE GEAR STRUCK A CANAL BANK JUST SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE DELAYED REACTION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO COMPENSATE FOR UNEXPECTED WEATHER CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE LANDING GEAR.
Full Narrative
On December 4, 1993, about 1100 eastern standard time, N43113, a Piper PA-28-140 registered to the pilot Michael Nolan, crashed on landing attempt at Hastings, Florida, after a local 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated about 1035 the same day. The pilot stated that he attempted a landing and encountered a downdraft and the nose gear and right main gear struck a canal bank just short of the runway. He added power and executed a go- around. During the next landing the right main and nose gear collapsed on landing roll.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest AirportEarle Airpark (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN43113
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNolan Michael
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC