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January 15, 1989 · Piper PA-32-300 · N43527
Port Lions, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Port Lions, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N43527
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC89LA039
THE AIR-TAXI PILOT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 15 FEET OVER THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN SINKING RAPIDLY. HE ADDED POWER AND AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL, BUT THE AIRPLANE STILL LANDED HARD, CAUSING THE AFT END OF THE FUSELAGE TO STRIKE THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING. THE DOWNDRAFT WHICH THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE AIR-TAXI PILOT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 15 FEET OVER THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN SINKING RAPIDLY. HE ADDED POWER AND AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL, BUT THE AIRPLANE STILL LANDED HARD, CAUSING THE AFT END OF THE FUSELAGE TO STRIKE THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:48 AKST
Nearest AirportPort Lions (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN43527
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 10 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO