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October 19, 2019 · Piper PA28 161 · N2961W
Quakertown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Quakertown, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA28 161 (1979)
Tail Number
N2961W
Operator
Penn Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA079
The student pilot reported that he was performing a solo training flight in the traffic pattern. During the landing flare, the airplane touched down hard and bounced about 20 ft left of the runway centerline. It subsequently exited the left side of the runway and entered a drainage culvert before it came to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, he was performing a solo training flight in the traffic pattern at the time of the accident. During the landing flare, the airplane touched down hard and bounced about 20 ft to the left of the runway centerline. It subsequently exited the left side of the runway and entered a drainage culvert before it came to a stop. The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable with no gusts present. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 EDT
Nearest AirportQuakertown (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length3210 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 161
Tail NumberN2961W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPenn Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC