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August 19, 2010 · Piper PA-28-181 · N348TF

Oakland, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oakland, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N348TF
Operator
Wasser Nathan H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA441

According to the pilot, he was established on final approach, with wind reported from 310 degrees at 5 knots. He reduced the power to maintain a 500 foot-per-minute (fpm) descent rate. As the airplane slowed to 110 knots, the pilot lowered one notch of flaps. He realized that he was high on the approach, so he lowered the nose and increased the descent rate to 700 fpm. He then lowered two more notches of flaps, and the airplane continued to slow down. Over the runway threshold, the pilot began to flare and heard the stall warning horn. He misjudged his height above the runway and did not add power in the flare as the stall warning continued. He flared about 15 feet above the runway, the airplane landed hard, and the initial touchdown forced the main gears up through the wings. The airplane then bounced twice and skidded off the left side of the runway and down an embankment; the left wing and the landing gear separated during the event. The pilot reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he was established on final approach to runway 27, with winds reported from 310 degrees true at 5 knots. He reduced power to maintain a 500 fpm descent rate. As the airplane slowed to 110 knots, the pilot lowered one notch of flaps. He realized he was high on approach, so he lowered the nose and increased the descent rate to 700 fpm. He then lowered two more notches of flaps, and the airplane continued to slow down. Over the runway threshold, the pilot began to flare and heard the stall warning horn. He misjudged his height above the runway and did not add power in the flare as the stall warning continued. He flared about 15 feet above the runway, the airplane landed hard, and the initial touchdown "...forced the main gears up through the wings..." The airplane then bounced twice and skidded off the left side of the runway and down an embankment. An FAA inspector reported that the left wing and the landing gear broke off during the event. The pilot reported that there were no pre-existing mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportGarrett County Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN348TF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWasser Nathan H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time15:40
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data