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November 4, 2023 · Piper PA18 150 · N4056Z
Tompkinsville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tompkinsville, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (1963)
Tail Number
N4056Z
Operator
G & L Airborne
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA035
The pilot was practicing an emergency descent and landing when he deployed full wing flaps and descended to the touchdown point. About 10 to 15 ft above ground level, the airplane encountered a rapid sink rate that he failed to arrest. The airplane touched down hard, and the fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that, upon reflection, if he had added the power and extended the airplane’s glide path, he might have been in a better position for landing; however, he allowed the airplane to get “too slow.” The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing an emergency descent and landing when he deployed full wing flaps and descended to the touchdown point. About 10 to 15 ft above ground level, the airplane encountered a rapid sink rate that he failed to arrest. The airplane touched down hard, and the fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that, upon reflection, if he had added the power and extended the airplane’s glide path, he might have been in a better position for landing; however, he allowed the airplane to get “too slow.” The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 CDT
Nearest AirportTompkinsville/Monroe County (0nm NNW)
Runway22
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN4056Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorG & L Airborne
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 144 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 43 F
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC