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July 1, 1986 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2428P
Lincoln, RI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, RI
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2428P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA166
THE PLT INTENDED TO PRACTICE A SHORT FIELD LANDING & EXTENDED FULL FLAPS. INITIALLY, HIS APCH WAS HIGHER & FASTER THAN NORMAL. HOWEVER, BEFORE LANDING, A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD, THE RIGHT WING DROPPED & THE ACFT STARTED TO TURN RIGHT. THE PLT MAINTAINED CONTROL & CONTINUED FLT OFF OF THE RWY & OVER A GRASS AREA, THEN THE ACFT SETTLED GENTLY ON A TAXIWAY. DURING THE SEQUENCE, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED & 2 RWY LIGHTS WERE DAMAGED. THE PLT WAS NOT SURE WHETHER THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HAD FAILED FROM THE HARD LANDING OR FROM HITTING A RWY LIGHT. THE PLT RPRTD THE WIND WAS FROM THE SW AT 15 KTS, BUT THE UNICOM OPERATOR HAD RPRTD THE WIND WAS LIGHT & VARIABLE.
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THE PLT INTENDED TO PRACTICE A SHORT FIELD LANDING & EXTENDED FULL FLAPS. INITIALLY, HIS APCH WAS HIGHER & FASTER THAN NORMAL. HOWEVER, BEFORE LANDING, A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD, THE RIGHT WING DROPPED & THE ACFT STARTED TO TURN RIGHT. THE PLT MAINTAINED CONTROL & CONTINUED FLT OFF OF THE RWY & OVER A GRASS AREA, THEN THE ACFT SETTLED GENTLY ON A TAXIWAY. DURING THE SEQUENCE, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED & 2 RWY LIGHTS WERE DAMAGED. THE PLT WAS NOT SURE WHETHER THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HAD FAILED FROM THE HARD LANDING OR FROM HITTING A RWY LIGHT. THE PLT RPRTD THE WIND WAS FROM THE SW AT 15 KTS, BUT THE UNICOM OPERATOR HAD RPRTD THE WIND WAS LIGHT & VARIABLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Central State (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2428P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO