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June 1, 2008 · Piper PA-28-140 · N28290
Shafter, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shafter, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N28290
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA162
The airplane landed hard on the runway. The nose gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane swerved off the runway before stopping 50 feet later. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane landed hard on runway 30. The nose gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane swerved off the runway before stopping 50 feet later. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportShafter-Minter Field Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length4501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN28290
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 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourceWFAC