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May 21, 2018 · Piper PA28 150 · N5560W

Farmingdale, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Farmingdale, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA28 150 (1962)
Tail Number
N5560W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA291

The pilot reported that, on short final, the airspeed was about 65 to 70 knots with full flaps, and he observed the two precision approach path lights indicating two white lights. The left wing dropped, and he did not hear the stall warning horn. The left main landing gear touched down hard, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane veered off the runway to the right. The pilot reported that the airplane hit an "air pocket" and crashed. A witness, located on the ramp, observed the airplane head-on coming in very low and slow. He saw the airplane aerodynamically stall, and the right wing drop. The right wing impacted the ground, followed by the right main landing gear and then the nose landing gear. The landing gear assemblies separated from the airplane, which skidded to an abrupt halt. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, on short final, the airspeed was about 65 to 70 knots with full flaps, and he observed the 2 light precision approach path lights indicating 2 white lights. The left wing dropped, and he did not hear the stall warning horn. The left main landing gear touched down hard, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane veered off the runway to the right. The pilot reported that the airplane hit an "air pocket" and crashed. A witness, located on the ramp, observed the accident airplane head-on coming in very low and slow. He saw the airplane aerodynamically stall and the right wing dropped. The right wing impacted the ground, followed by the right landing gear and then the nose landing gear. The landing gear assemblies separated from the airplane which skidded to an abrupt halt. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportREPUBLIC (0nm NNW)
Runway19
Runway Length5516 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 150
Tail NumberN5560W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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