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September 6, 2010 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N404SE
Berrien Springs, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Berrien Springs, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N404SE
Operator
Andrews University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA522
The flight instructor and the pilot were performing a simulated forced landing. During the maneuver, the pilot did not maintain a stabilized airspeed on final approach. The airplane landed hard on the runway, sustaining substantial damage. Both pilots reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The flight instructor stated that he should have aborted the landing at the first indication of an error by the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and the pilot were performing a simulated forced landing. The flight spiraled down, the gear and flaps were lowered, and the airplane overshot the runway centerline on the turn to the final approach. The pilot did not maintain a stabilized airspeed on final. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the airplane landed hard on the runway. The flight instructor reported that he attempted to correct the flight "but the aircraft was too slow to respond due to the loss of airspeed caused by the final flare." Neither the pilot nor flight instructor listed any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The flight instructor's safety recommendation stated that he "should have aborted the landing at the first indication of an error by the pilot."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAndrews University Airpark (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length4161 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN404SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAndrews University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC