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September 26, 2022 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N1434T
Clearwater, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clearwater, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200 (1972)
Tail Number
N1434T
Operator
Tampa Bay Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA435
According to the flight instructor, at the conclusion of the checkout flight he and the pilot were returning to the airport for landing. The instructor described that the pilot’s approach was stable until he began the landing flare too high, at an estimated altitude of about 20 feet. The flight instructor told the pilot to execute a go-around and then attempted to take over the flight controls. He was unable to recover before the airplane landed hard, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The flight instructor stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, at the conclusion of the checkout flight he and the pilot were returning to the airport for landing. The instructor described that the pilot’s approach was stable until he began the landing flare too high, at an estimated altitude of about 20 feet. The flight instructor told the pilot to execute a go-around and then attempted to take over the flight controls. He was unable to recover before the airplane landed hard, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The flight instructor stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportClearwater Air Park (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4108 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN1434T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTampa Bay Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 28 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC