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December 7, 2007 · Piper PA-28-180 · N44528
Fallbrook, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fallbrook, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N44528
Operator
Pacific Coast Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA035
While on approach for landing, the airplane encountered a downdraft. The pilot attempted to arrest the sink rate by applying full power; however, the airplane landed hard and short of the runway, damaging surrounding vegetation and a runway edge light. After the hard landing the pilot was able to get the airplane airborne again and he decided to return to his home base airport. During the flight back to his home airport the left wheel and strut fell from the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.
Full Narrative
While on approach for landing, the airplane encountered a downdraft. The pilot attempted to arrest the sink rate by applying full power; however, the airplane landed hard and short of runway 18, damaging surrounding vegetation and a runway edge light. After the hard landing the pilot was able to get the airplane airborne again and he decided to return to his home base airport. During the flight back to his home airport the left wheel and strut fell from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the main gear attach points and the adjacent structure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PST
Nearest AirportFallbrook Community Airpark (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2160 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN44528
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPacific Coast Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC