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December 7, 1991 · Piper PA28R-200 · N55786
Piqua, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Piqua, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA28R-200
Tail Number
N55786
Operator
Larry & Shaaron Revalee
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA040
THE PILOT SAID WHILE ON SHORT FINAL THAT HE WAS FAST, THE '... AIRPLANE SUDDENLY LOST ALTITUDE...', AND HE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO ADD POWER. THE MAIN GEAR HIT THE TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLAPSED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO LOW ON SHORT FINAL AND STRUCK THE TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PROPER GLIDE PATH WAS NOT MAINTAINED, RESULTING IN THE INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT NOT BEING ATTAINED.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID WHILE ON SHORT FINAL THAT HE WAS FAST, THE '... AIRPLANE SUDDENLY LOST ALTITUDE...', AND HE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO ADD POWER. THE MAIN GEAR HIT THE TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EST
Nearest AirportPIQUA (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28R-200
Tail NumberN55786
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarry & Shaaron Revalee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-CIC · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO