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September 18, 2008 · Piper PA-28-161 · N4349K
Lakeville, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeville, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N4349K
Operator
Sigurd Larsen Iii
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA285
The pilot reported that he was going to perform two night landings at the accident airport before departing to his destination. He said that he was too high on final and reduced the power to idle and descended. The approach lights were on and the pilot reported that they were bright. He said that he was pressing the push to talk switch while looking at the lights and heard a loud bang. He stated that the airplane porpoised and he then regained control and landed. The approach lights were damaged and the airplane sustained substantial damage. His safety recommendation said, "I should have aborted landing when I saw I was too high – went around, adjusted light brightness in the pattern and then landed."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's lack of clearance from the approach lights and the distraction of those bright approach lights during his night approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was going to perform two night landings at the accident airport before departing to his destination. He said that he was too high on final and reduced the power to idle and descended. The approach lights were on and the pilot reported that they were bright. He said that he was pressing the push to talk switch while looking at the lights and heard a loud bang. He stated that the airplane porpoised, he then regained control, and landed. The approach lights were damaged and the airplane sustained substantial damage. His safety recommendation said, "I should have aborted landing when I saw I was too high – went around, adjusted light brightness in the pattern and then landed."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAirlake Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN4349K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSigurd Larsen Iii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC