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November 16, 2007 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4396T
Murfreesboro, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4396T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA040
During an instructional flight the student pilot slipped the Piper PA-28-140 in order to lose altitude while on final approach for landing. After reaching a "reasonable approach altitude" the student then realigned the airplane and continued the final approach. During the flare, the student "flared way too much," and the airplane ballooned. The instructor then "grabbed" the controls and added full power in an attempt to recover. According to the instructor, the airplane was so close to the ground at this point that it did not have time to climb out. The instructor then "chose" to touchdown in the grass to the left of the runway, substantially damaging the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and failure to maintain runway alignment.
Full Narrative
During an instructional flight the student pilot slipped the Piper PA-28-140 in order to lose altitude while on final approach for landing. After reaching a "reasonable approach altitude" the student then realigned the airplane and continued the final approach. During the flare, the student "flared way too much," and the airplane ballooned. The instructor then "grabbed" the controls and added full power in an attempt to recover. According to the instructor, the airplane was so close to the ground at this point that it did not have time to climb out. The instructor then "chose" to touch down to the left of the runway in the grass. During rollout, the nose gear collapsed, and the firewall was substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 CST
Nearest AirportMurfreesboro Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3898 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4396T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC