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April 5, 1992 · Piper PA-38-112 · N6350A

Brookfield, WI

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Brookfield, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N6350A
Operator
Brookfield Pilot Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA123

THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) AND STUDENT PLT WERE PRACTICING PATTERN WORK. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT TO DEMONSTRATE A SHORT FIELD LANDING. HE RPRTD THAT JUST BEFORE REACHING THE RWY THRESHOLD, AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE DEVELOPED FROM WHAT HE BELIEVED WAS A DOWN BURST. HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON A GRAVEL EMBANKMENT BEFORE REACHING THE PAVED RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE NOSE GEAR BROKE OFF & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE CFI HAD A TOTAL FLT TIME OF ABOUT 430 HRS.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT (CFI) TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION, THE EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE THAT DEVELOPED ON FINAL APPROACH, AND THE CFI'S DELAY IN TAKING REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT THE SITUATION.

Full Narrative

THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) AND STUDENT PLT WERE PRACTICING PATTERN WORK. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT TO DEMONSTRATE A SHORT FIELD LANDING. HE RPRTD THAT JUST BEFORE REACHING THE RWY THRESHOLD, AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE DEVELOPED FROM WHAT HE BELIEVED WAS A DOWN BURST. HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON A GRAVEL EMBANKMENT BEFORE REACHING THE PAVED RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE NOSE GEAR BROKE OFF & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE CFI HAD A TOTAL FLT TIME OF ABOUT 430 HRS.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 CDT
Nearest AirportCapitol Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length3555 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN6350A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrookfield Pilot Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:46
Weather SourceWFAC

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