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July 10, 2019 · Piper PA28 140 · N4245J
Wasilla, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Wasilla, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1967)
Tail Number
N4245J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA430
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane stalled and then fell the final 3 to 5 ft to the runway and landed hard. Subsequently, the nose landing gear tire "blew out," which resulted in the mounting framework collapsing. The airplane then veered right and exited the runway, and the right wing impacted a runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and right wing. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing, runway excursion, and collision with a sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane "[fell] the final 3 to 5 ft and landed hard. Subsequently, the nose landing gear tire "blew out" and collapsed, the airplane veered right, exited the runway and the ring wind impacted a runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station located 7 miles to the east, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 5 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 8.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportAnderson Lake (0nm NW)
Runway08
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN4245J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC