N5654WPIPER PA-282022-10-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28S/N: 28-815

Summary

On October 11, 2022, a Piper PA-28 (N5654W) was involved in an incident near Morristown, TN. 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 solo student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5654W.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA016
Location
Morristown, TN
Event ID
20221012106114
Coordinates
36.179243, -83.375477
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The solo student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-815
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
PA-28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HAYMES WILL
Address
10033 WESTLAND DR
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37922-5121
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# ERA23LA016