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April 21, 1982 · Piper PA-28-140 · N477FL
White Plains, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
White Plains, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N477FL
Operator
Westchester Aeronautical
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA076
AFTER RETURNING FROM A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT LANDED IN WINDS THAT WERE GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. AT ABOUT THE FLARE POINT, HE FELT THE AIRCRAFT DROP. HE ADDED POWER AND PULLED BACK ON THE YOKE, BUT THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED ON THE NOSE. THE PORPELLER, NOSE GEAR, ENGINE MOUNT, AND COWLING WERE DAMAGED; HOWEVER, THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO TAXI THE AIRCRAFT OFF OF THE RUNWAY.
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AFTER RETURNING FROM A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT LANDED IN WINDS THAT WERE GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. AT ABOUT THE FLARE POINT, HE FELT THE AIRCRAFT DROP. HE ADDED POWER AND PULLED BACK ON THE YOKE, BUT THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED ON THE NOSE. THE PORPELLER, NOSE GEAR, ENGINE MOUNT, AND COWLING WERE DAMAGED; HOWEVER, THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO TAXI THE AIRCRAFT OFF OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 EST
Nearest AirportWestchester County (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length6550 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN477FL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestchester Aeronautical
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg