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September 1, 2018 · Piper PA28 161 · N212NA
Cypress, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cypress, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA28 161 (1978)
Tail Number
N212NA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA551
The solo student pilot reported that, during approach, as the airplane crossed over a highway, it encountered turbulence and increased lift. He reduced power to correct, and the airplane lost altitude quickly. The student added power to compensate, but the airplane landed hard before reaching the runway, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located about 7 miles south of the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 090° at 5 knots. The student was landing the airplane on runway 9.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper approach path after the airplane encountered turbulence, which resulted in the airplane landing hard short of the runway.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during approach, as he crossed over a highway, the airplane encountered turbulence and increased lift. He reduced power to correct, and the airplane lost altitude quickly. The student added power to compensate, but the airplane landed hard before reaching the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located about 7 miles to the south of the accident airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 090° at 5 knots. The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 9.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportWeiser Air Park (0nm WSW)
Runway09
Runway Length3455 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 161
Tail NumberN212NA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3100 ft
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC