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October 11, 2022 · Piper PA-28 160 · N5654W

Morristown, TN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morristown, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28 160 (1962)
Tail Number
N5654W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA016

The solo student pilot reported that he landed hard during which the nose landing gear (NLG) tire “blew out”, and the NLG strut collapsed. Subsequently, the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. The engine mount was substantially damaged. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The solo student pilot reported that he landed hard during which the nose landing gear (NLG) tire “blew out”, and the NLG strut collapsed. Subsequently, the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. The engine mount was substantially damaged. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:37 EDT
Nearest AirportMoore-Murrell (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length5717 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28 160
Tail NumberN5654W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-O2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F / 46 F
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time10:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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