N41517

Substantial
None

Piper PA-28R-200S/N: 28R-7435194

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA077
Location
San Antonio, TX
Event ID
20080320X00343
Coordinates
29.340555, -98.471946
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N41517
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7435194
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-200P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2825 13TH AVE S
Status
Deregistered
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55407-1417
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot was asked to perform a power off 180 degree accuracy landing as part of the practical test for a commercial pilot certification. The first attempt was terminated with a go-around. The second approach appeared normal according to the designated pilot examiner onboard, until approximately five seconds before touchdown. At that point the airplane rate of decent increased to approximately 1000 feet per minute and the airspeed slowed below 75 miles per hour and the airplane "dropped onto the runway." Neither the pilot nor examiner noticed any apparent damage at that time and elected to continue the flight. Upon completion of the flight the airplane was examined by maintenance for a hard landing and substantial damage was confirmed to both wings at the landing gear assmbly mounts.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA077