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September 4, 2007 · Piper PA28-161 · N444CF
William-Sodus, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
William-Sodus, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA28-161
Tail Number
N444CF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA216
The pilot of the Piper PA28-161 landed "long" to avoid "swirling winds" around the trees at the approach end of runway 10. After touchdown, he applied back-pressure on the yoke to "keep the nose wheel light," when the nose of the airplane suddenly pitched up. The nose then dropped on the runway and collapsed the nose landing gear, which substantially damaged the airplane. The winds reported at Greater Rochester International Airport, 26 miles west, were from 360 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported no deficiencies with the handling and performance of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare at touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper PA28-161 stated that he landed "long" to avoid "swirling winds" around the trees at the approach end of runway 10. After touchdown, he applied back-pressure on the yoke to "keep the nose wheel light," when the nose of the airplane suddenly pitched up. The nose then dropped on the runway and collapsed the nose landing gear, which substantially damaged the airplane. The winds reported about 26 miles west, were from 360 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported that there were no deficiencies with the handling and performance of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliamson-Sodus (0nm)
Runway10
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-161
Tail NumberN444CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0