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July 4, 2011 · Piper PA-28R-201 · N47869
Spanish Fork, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Spanish Fork, UT
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N47869
Operator
Diamond Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA314
The pilot reported that he started his flare on landing and realized he was too high. He stated that he increased the throttle slightly, but the airplane still touched down hard and bounced. At this point he added full power to initiate a go around but the airplane did not climb. The airplane veered off the runway into the grass where the landing gear collapsed. There was substantial damage to the right wing, and damage to the landing gear and flaps. The density altitude at the time of the accident was 7,100 feet. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he started his flare on landing and realized he was too high. The pilot stated that he increased the throttle slightly, but the airplane still touched down hard and bounced. At this point the pilot added full power to initiate a go around but the airplane did not climb. The airplane veered off the runway into the grass where the landing gear collapsed. There was substantial damage to the right wing, and damage to the landing gear and flaps. The density altitude at the time of the accident was 7,100 feet (ft). The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:27 MDT
Nearest AirportSpanish Fork Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN47869
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDiamond Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind97° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time19:48
Weather SourceWFAC