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September 22, 2005 · Piper PA-46T · N7WS
El Reno, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
El Reno, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-46T
Tail Number
N7WS
Operator
Robert N Barnes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA248
The 1,576-hour private pilot was on an instructional training flight with his flight instructor practicing emergency procedures. A simulated power-off emergency descent was initiated by the flight instructor at 5,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) over the airport. The pilot successfully descended and aligned the airplane for final approach to Runway 17 when "an excessive sink rate developed on short final." The flight instructor directed the pilot to initiate a go-around. According to the pilot's statement in the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB form 6120.1/2) he "immediately initiated the go-around by adding power; however the long engine spool-up time led to a hard landing/touch and go." Weather at the time of the accident was reported to be, winds at 210 degrees and 9 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit, altimeter 29.93 inches of Mercury.
NTSB Probable Cause
The improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The 1,576-hour private pilot was on an instructional training flight with his flight instructor practicing emergency procedures. A simulated power-off emergency descent was initiated by the flight instructor at 5,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) over the airport. The pilot successfully descended and aligned the airplane for final approach to Runway 17 when "an excessive sink rate developed on short final." The flight instructor directed the pilot to initiate a go-around. According to the pilot's statement in the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB form 6120.1/2) he "immediately initiated the go-around by adding power; however the long engine spool-up time led to a hard landing/touch and go." Weather at the time of the accident was reported to be, winds at 210 degrees and 9 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit, altimeter 29.93 inches of Mercury.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CDT
Nearest AirportEl Reno Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-46T
Tail NumberN7WS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert N Barnes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-35 · Turboprop · 560
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC