Summary
On June 01, 2008, a Piper PA-28-140 (N28290) was involved in an incident near Shafter, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX08CA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28290.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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