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May 27, 2022 · Piper PA-32-300 · N2899N
Princeton, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Princeton, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300 (1979)
Tail Number
N2899N
Operator
Tailwinds Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA218
The private pilot and flight instructor were conducting a flight review. During the attempted short-field landing, the pilot slowed the airplane to 70 kts, about 10 kts slower than usual, and planned to make a “shallower than normal final approach.” While on short final, the airplane descended too low, and the airplane collided with a small tree. The airplane subsequently veered left, landed short of the runway, and impacted several taxiway lights, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that he let the airplane get too low and slow on final approach.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The private pilot and flight instructor were conducting a flight review. During the attempted short-field landing, the pilot slowed the airplane to 70 kts, about 10 kts slower than usual, and planned to make a “shallower than normal final approach.” While on short final, the airplane descended too low, and the airplane collided with a small tree. The airplane subsequently veered left, landed short of the runway, and impacted several taxiway lights, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that he let the airplane get too low and slow on final approach.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPrinceton Municipal Airport (0.3nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN2899N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTailwinds Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.54 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourcePILO