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December 20, 2017 · Piper PA28 161 · N284MK
Mankato, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 20, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mankato, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA28 161 (2001)
Tail Number
N284MK
Operator
North Star Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA092
The student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced hard. She added power to go around, and as the airplane became airborne, it began to drift to the left. The airplane aerodynamically stalled, impacted terrain, and collided with a golf cart adjacent to the runway, which was occupied by the student pilot's flight instructor. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The chief pilot of the flight school reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, about 4 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 080° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 33.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent go-around during which the student exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced hard. She added power to go around, and as the airplane became airborne it began to drift to the left. The airplane aerodynamically stalled, impacted terrain, and collided with a golf cart adjacent the runway, which was occupied by the student pilot's flight instructor. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The Chief Pilot of the flight school reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 4 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 080° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 33.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest AirportMankato Rgnl (0nm ESE)
Runway33
Runway Length6600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 161
Tail NumberN284MK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorth Star Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC