N43797

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32R-300 S/N: 32R-7780526

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 16, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA148
Location
GAINESVILLE, FL
Event ID
20001213X28378
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S INABILITY TO PROPERLY FLARE DUE TO A HIGH SINK RATE AS A RESULT OF INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING SHORT OF AND OFF OF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N43797
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7780526
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-300 P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA89LA148