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March 10, 1992 · Piper 46-310P · N4321L
Lima, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lima, OH
Aircraft
Piper 46-310P
Tail Number
N4321L
Operator
Charles Hampton S A-1 Signsinc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA037
THE PILOT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 27 WHEN THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND LANDED HARD 300 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND SLID TO A STOP. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE ATTEMPTED 3 INSTRUMENT APPROACHES, BUT TWO OF THE THREE, A VOR AND AN ILS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PILOT ATTRIBUTED THIS TO ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE ANTENNAE, WHICH AFFECTED THE RECEPTION OF THE NAVIGATIONAL SIGNAL AND CAUSED HIS RADIOS TO OPERATE ERRONEOUSLY. ALSO, HE STATED THAT DURING THE UNSUCCESSFUL APPROACHES, THE WING ACCUMULATED 1/2 INCH OF ICE ON THE LEADING EDGE. ON FINAL APPROACH WITH THE GEAR EXTENDED, FLAPS 10 DEGREES, AND THE AIRCRAFT AT 110 KNOTS SLOWING TO 100 KNOTS, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED 150 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TRIED TO RECOVER BY APPLYING FULL POWER, BUT THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND SLID TO A STOP. THE PILOT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTIAN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ICE ON THE WINGS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 27 WHEN THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND LANDED HARD 300 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND SLID TO A STOP. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE ATTEMPTED 3 INSTRUMENT APPROACHES, BUT TWO OF THE THREE, A VOR AND AN ILS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PILOT ATTRIBUTED THIS TO ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE ANTENNAE, WHICH AFFECTED THE RECEPTION OF THE NAVIGATIONAL SIGNAL AND CAUSED HIS RADIOS TO OPERATE ERRONEOUSLY. ALSO, HE STATED THAT DURING THE UNSUCCESSFUL APPROACHES, THE WING ACCUMULATED 1/2 INCH OF ICE ON THE LEADING EDGE. ON FINAL APPROACH WITH THE GEAR EXTENDED, FLAPS 10 DEGREES, AND THE AIRCRAFT AT 110 KNOTS SLOWING TO 100 KNOTS, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED 150 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TRIED TO RECOVER BY APPLYING FULL POWER, BUT THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND SLID TO A STOP. THE PILOT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:52 EST
Nearest AirportLima Allen Co. (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5149 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper 46-310P
Tail NumberN4321L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles Hampton S A-1 Signsinc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-BE · Reciprocating · 310
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 19 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC