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August 20, 1992 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N2662R
Oviedo, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oviedo, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N2662R
Operator
Francis Grady
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA163
THE 95 HOUR PRIVATE PILOT WAS RECEIVING DUAL INSTRUCTION FROM A COMMERCIAL PILOT/CFI. DURING A SIMULATED ENGINE OUT APPROACH, THE STUDENT ALLOWED A SINK TO DEVELOP ON SHORT FINAL, AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD. THE CFI DID NOT INITIATE REMEDIAL ACTION IN TIME TO PREVENT THE HARD LANDING. A GO AROUND WAS INITIATED, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR LANDING. SUSBEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE RIGHT WING REVEALED INTERNAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE CFI REFUSED TO COMPLETE AN NTSB FORM 6120.1/2.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO PERFORM REMEDIAL ACTION TO PREVENT THE HARD LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE 95 HOUR PRIVATE PILOT WAS RECEIVING DUAL INSTRUCTION FROM A COMMERCIAL PILOT/CFI. DURING A SIMULATED ENGINE OUT APPROACH, THE STUDENT ALLOWED A SINK TO DEVELOP ON SHORT FINAL, AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD. THE CFI DID NOT INITIATE REMEDIAL ACTION IN TIME TO PREVENT THE HARD LANDING. A GO AROUND WAS INITIATED, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR LANDING. SUSBEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE RIGHT WING REVEALED INTERNAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE CFI REFUSED TO COMPLETE AN NTSB FORM 6120.1/2.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSeminole Ranch (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN2662R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrancis Grady
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC