N3953T

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28R-180S/N: 28R-30296

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA345
Location
Tucson, AZ
Event ID
20090715X33712
Coordinates
32.109443, -110.937774
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A hard landing or abnormal runway contact by one or both pilots.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-30296
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-180P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28R-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC
Address
10695 W PIERCE ST
City
AVONDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85323-7946
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that prior to the flight he checked the weather, and preflighted the airplane. The pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) took off and conducted a series of practice flight maneuvers for his commercial pilot's license. After completing the maneuvers, the pilot and CFI returned to the airport to practice five landings then taxi the airplane to the parking area. After parking the airplane, a crack was observed on the wing above the right landing gear aft mount. Further examination of the airframe revealed the upper right wing and right main landing gear attachment point were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane's airframe or engine prior to the incident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA345