Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 13, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA224
Location
Tampa, FL
Event ID
20071017X01601
Coordinates
28.013889, -82.345275
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged altitude/distance, which resulted in a hard landing, prior to the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1145X
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7535258
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LAMONT GREGORY S
Address
PO BOX 82
Status
Deregistered
City
BROOKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 34605
Country
United States
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