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April 28, 2021 · Piper PA-28-180 · N32592
Friendly, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Friendly, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180 (1974)
Tail Number
N32592
Operator
5Niner2Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA210
The pilot stated that he had a higher-than-normal sink rate on final approach. The airplane landed short, and the left main landing gear struck the lip of the runway. The airplane bounced, then settled back on the runway, and the left wing dropped. The airplane veered off the runway into the grass and the left landing gear fully collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot said that he was carrying two passengers and did not consider the extra weight in the airplane, and that he should have added power sooner to arrest the sink rate.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he had a higher-than-normal sink rate on final approach. The airplane landed short, and the left main landing gear struck the lip of the runway. The airplane bounced, then settled back on the runway, and the left wing dropped. The airplane veered off the runway into the grass and the left landing gear fully collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot said that he was carrying two passengers and did not consider the extra weight in the airplane, and that he should have added power sooner to arrest the sink rate.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPotomac Airfield (0nm NNE)
Runway06/2
Runway Length2665 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN32592
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator5Niner2Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC