N47869

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28R-201S/N: 28R-7837008

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 4, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA314
Location
Spanish Fork, UT
Event ID
20110705X60853
Coordinates
40.137779, -111.667221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7837008
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-201P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28R-201

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
N47869 LLC
Address
9792 BLUE SPRUCE DR
City
SPRINGBORO
State / Zip Code
OH 45066-5008
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he started his flare on landing and realized he was too high. The pilot stated that he increased the throttle slightly, but the airplane still touched down hard and bounced. At this point the pilot added full power to initiate a go around but the airplane did not climb. The airplane veered off the runway into the grass where the landing gear collapsed. There was substantial damage to the right wing, and damage to the landing gear and flaps. The density altitude at the time of the accident was 7,100 feet (ft). The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal 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# WPR11CA314