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February 23, 2024 · Piper PA32 260 · N3645W

Tulsa, OK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tulsa, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA32 260 (1966)
Tail Number
N3645W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA122

The pilot reported that, while landing, the flaps were inadvertently retracted from the full position. The airplane touched down abruptly on the right side of the runway and headed off the runway toward the runway safety area. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder but overcorrected and the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The pilot reported he then attempted a go-around but was not able to establish enough airspeed to become airborne, so he aborted the maneuver. During the runway excursion, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 1R in a variable wind of 5 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the flaps while landing which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing, the flaps were inadvertently retracted from the full position. The airplane touched down abruptly on the right side of the runway and headed off the runway toward the runway safety area. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder but overcorrected and the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The pilot reported he then attempted a go-around but was not able to establish enough airspeed to become airborne, so he aborted the maneuver. During the runway excursion, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 1R in a variable wind of 5 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CST
Nearest AirportTulsa Riverside (0nm SE)
Runway01R/
Runway Length4208 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA32 260
Tail NumberN3645W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E985 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 23 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data