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July 3, 2006 · Piper PA-28-161 · N43060
Jefferson City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jefferson City, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N43060
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA180
The airplane impacted a 24-inch high runway edge light during landing. The flight instructor reported that during the landing flare the student "over flared, causing the airplane to stall" and that the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway. The flight instructor stated that he then assumed aircraft control and "applied full throttle and leveled the wings," but the airplane "settled for a moment before gaining speed and altitude." The flight instructor reported that he "felt and heard" the airplane impact the runway light while he was regaining aircraft control. The flight instructor stated that he flew the airplane back to the runway centerline and landed without further incident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The dual student's excessive landing flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane stalling. A factor to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the runway edge light that the airplane struck.
Full Narrative
The airplane impacted a 24-inch high runway edge light during landing. The flight instructor reported that during the landing flare the student "over flared, causing the airplane to stall" and that the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway. The flight instructor stated that he then assumed aircraft control and "applied full throttle and leveled the wings," but the airplane "settled for a moment before gaining speed and altitude." The flight instructor reported that he "felt and heard" the airplane impact the runway light while he was regaining aircraft control. The flight instructor stated that he flew the airplane back to the runway centerline and landed without further incident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:21 CDT
Nearest AirportJefferson City Memorial Arpt. (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN43060
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-O3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC