PIPER PA18
Tompkinsville, KY — November 4, 2023
Event Information
| Date | November 4, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA035 |
| Event ID | 20231114193382 |
| Location | Tompkinsville, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.72903, -85.65239 |
| Airport | TOMPKINSVILLE/MONROE COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.