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August 11, 2013 · Piper PA-24-250 · N7720P
Hesperia, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hesperia, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N7720P
Operator
Fresquez Ronald R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA367
The pilot reported that on final approach, the airplane was too low and too slow when it stalled and landed hard on the runway threshold. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing and fuselage were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on final approach, the airplane was too low and too slow when it stalled and landed hard on the runway threshold. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing and fuselage were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 PDT
Nearest AirportHesperia Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length3910 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN7720P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFresquez Ronald R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC