Summary
On September 13, 2007, a Piper PA-28R-200 (N1145X) was involved in an accident near Tampa, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's misjudged altitude/distance, which resulted in a hard landing, prior to the runway.
The pilot of the PA-28R-200, was attempting a short-field landing to the 3,259-foot-long, asphalt runway. The pilot stated he intended to land on the runway threshold; however, the airplane touched down hard, prior to the paved surface of the runway. Damage to the airplane included a separated left main landing gear, and damage to both wings. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC07CA224. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1145X.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged altitude/distance, which resulted in a hard landing, prior to the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot of the PA-28R-200, was attempting a short-field landing to the 3,259-foot-long, asphalt runway. The pilot stated he intended to land on the runway threshold; however, the airplane touched down hard, prior to the paved surface of the runway. Damage to the airplane included a separated left main landing gear, and damage to both wings. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA224