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February 7, 2009 · Piper PA-28 · N5303W
Terrell, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Terrell, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28
Tail Number
N5303W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA166
The commercial pilot was on final approach to landing on a 2,630 foot long by 30 foot wide asphalt runway with direct crosswinds at 15 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The airplane suddenly stalled and airplane crashed short of the threshold and bounced onto the runway causing substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and all three landing gear. The pilot reported that he had a total of eight hours in the same type or airplane, had flown a total on one hour in the past 90 days, and he had not completed flight review within the previous 24 calendar months. The two persons onboard reported they were not injured.
NTSB Probable Cause
The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was on final approach to landing on a 2,630-foot-long by 30-foot-wide asphalt runway with direct crosswinds at 15 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The airplane suddenly stalled and airplane crashed short of the threshold and bounced onto the runway causing substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and all three landing gear. The pilot reported that he had a total of eight hours in the same type or airplane, had flown a total on one hour in the past 90 days, and he had not completed flight review within the previous 24 calendar months. The two persons onboard reported they were not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportAirpark East Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length2630 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28
Tail NumberN5303W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 series · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 15 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC