PIPER PA-28R-180
Tucson, AZ — July 14, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA345 |
| Event ID | 20090715X33712 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.10944, -110.93777 |
| Airport | Tucson International Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-180 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A hard landing or abnormal runway contact by one or both pilots.
Full Narrative
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.
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.