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July 15, 2010 · Piper PA-28-236 · N8337A
Fullerton, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fullerton, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-236
Tail Number
N8337A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA351
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane porpoised twice down the runway. He decided to continue the landing as he believed there to be sufficient remaining runway to abort the landing. The pilot attempted to stop the airplane using the brakes when the airplane skidded off the end of the runway and struck a chain link fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preexisting mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane porpoised twice down the runway. He decided to continue the landing as there was not enough remaining runway in his opinion to abort the landing. The pilot attempted to stop the airplane using the brakes. The airplane skidded off the end of the runway and struck a chain link fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:09 PDT
Nearest AirportFullerton Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length3121 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-236
Tail NumberN8337A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC