Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 1, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA162
Location
Shafter, CA
Event ID
20080701X00961
Coordinates
35.504444, -119.196945
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N28290
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-26149
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BURLINGAME BRUCE L
Address
RR 1 BOX 1361
Status
Deregistered
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
AK 99801
Country
United States
Analysis
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane landed hard on runway 30. The nose gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane swerved off the runway before stopping 50 feet later. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA162