N7157WPIPER PA-28-1802021-12-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180S/N: 28-965

Summary

On December 09, 2021, a Piper PA-28-180 (N7157W) was involved in an accident near Rockwall, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7157W.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 9, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA075
Location
Rockwall, TX
Event ID
20211215104409
Coordinates
32.925047, -96.434258
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-965
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MMM FRIEMEL INC
Address
20 BARTLETT II RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HEREFORD
State / Zip Code
TX 79045-8221
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA075