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April 16, 1988 · Piper PA-25 · N7071Z
Red Cloud, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Red Cloud, NE
Aircraft
Piper PA-25
Tail Number
N7071Z
Operator
Richard M Harris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA078
AFTER A FIRST TIME FAMILIARIZATION FLT, THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE BASE FIELD FOR LDG. DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED, AND ON RECOVERY, THE PILOT PITCHED THE NOSE UP TOO HIGH. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND THEN STRUCK THE RUNWAY DAMAGING THE LANDING GEAR, PROPELLER, SPRAY PUMP AND UPPER LONGERONS.
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AFTER A FIRST TIME FAMILIARIZATION FLT, THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE BASE FIELD FOR LDG. DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED, AND ON RECOVERY, THE PILOT PITCHED THE NOSE UP TOO HIGH. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND THEN STRUCK THE RUNWAY DAMAGING THE LANDING GEAR, PROPELLER, SPRAY PUMP AND UPPER LONGERONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportREDCLOUD (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25
Tail NumberN7071Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard M Harris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B2B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC