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October 13, 2007 · Piper PA-30 · N8635Y
Lonoke, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Lonoke, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-30
Tail Number
N8635Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA036
The pilot inadvertently executed a hard landing on runway 18 (3,800 feet by 100 feet, turf). The pilot stated that he landed short in order to avoid back taxiing and to minimize delays for other aircraft. The pilot stated he "landed hard and struck the left prop on the ground." He subsequently taxied safely to parking. A post accident inspection revealed damage to the left wing inboard of the engine, and to the left side of the fuselage under the pilot's side window. The pilot reported no failures or malfunctions related to the aircraft prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The airplane was substantially damaged during a hard landing on runway 18 (3,800 feet by 100 feet, turf). The pilot reported that he landed short in order to avoid back taxiing and to minimize delays for other aircraft. The pilot stated he "landed hard and struck the left prop on the ground." He subsequently taxied safely to parking. A post accident inspection revealed damage to the left wing inboard of the engine, and to the left side of the fuselage under the pilot's side window. The pilot reported no failures or malfunctions related to the aircraft prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCountry Air Estates (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN8635Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time09:00
Weather SourceWFAC