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July 20, 2002 · Piper PA 24-250 · N5227P

Port Clinton, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Port Clinton, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA 24-250
Tail Number
N5227P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD02LA078

The pilot was performing takeoffs and landings for flight currency. After her third takeoff, she completed a traffic pattern and configured the airplane for landing. The flaps were fully deployed, the airspeed was 80 knots, and the airplane was about 15 feet above the ground when it rolled to the right. A few seconds later the stall horn rang and the airplane hit the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On July 20, 2002, at 1415 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N5227P, was substantially damaged during a hard landing at Carl R. Keller Field (PCW), Port Clinton, Ohio. The certificated private pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to perform three takeoffs and landings for flight currency. She performed the preflight inspection, engine start, and run-up procedure by the checklist with no anomalies noted. During the procedures, she monitored the AWOS frequency, and noted that the winds had changed from southerly to northerly. The pilot took off from runway 36, remained in the traffic pattern, and performed two full stop landings without incident. After each landing, she taxied back to the approach end of runway 36 for takeoff. After her third takeoff, she completed a traffic pattern and configured the airplane for landing. The flaps were fully deployed, the airspeed was 80 knots, and the airplane was about 15 feet above the ground when it rolled to the right. The pilot felt an updraft on the left wing, and the passenger asked what it was. A few seconds later she heard the stall horn, saw the [stall warning] light, and "Bang!" on the runway all at the same time. When asked if she pondered or initiated a go-around, the pilot said that she did not because the wings were level, and she was lined up with the runway. In a written statement, the passenger stated that the airplane stalled during a practice landing. The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single engine land. Her most recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) third class medical certificate was issued July 9, 2002. The pilot reported 424 hours of flight experience, 340 hours of which were in make and model. The pilot's most recent flight was October 13, 2000. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The weather reported at an airport 27 miles west of Port Clinton, included variable winds at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportCarl Keller Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 24-250
Tail NumberN5227P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-AIA5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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