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January 22, 2006 · Piper PA-28-161 · N9284A
New Haven, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Haven, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N9284A
Operator
Robinson Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA057
The student pilot stated that he was conducting his second solo instructional flight, and was attempting to land the airplane on a 5,600-foot-long, 150-foot-wide, asphalt runway. He added that he did not properly flare the airplane, and that it touched down and bounced back into the air. He then added power to cushion the landing, the airplane touched down once more, and then veered left off the runway coming to rest upright in a ditch. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane, and a postaccident examination revealed the right wing had sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing and subsequent impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that he was conducting his second solo instructional flight, and was attempting to land the airplane on a 5,600-foot-long, 150-foot-wide, asphalt runway. He added that he did not properly flare the airplane, and that it touched down and bounced back into the air. He then added power to cushion the landing, the airplane touch down once more, and then veered left off the runway coming to rest upright in a ditch. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane, and a postaccident examination revealed the right wing had sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:47 EST
Nearest AirportTweed-New Haven Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN9284A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobinson Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.63 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC