PIPER PA-28-236
Fullerton, CA — July 15, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA351 |
| Event ID | 20100715X70022 |
| Location | Fullerton, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.86972, -117.97444 |
| Airport | Fullerton Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-236 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane porpoised twice down the runway. He decided to continue the landing as there was not enough remaining runway in his opinion to abort the landing. The pilot attempted to stop the airplane using the brakes. The airplane skidded off the end of the runway and struck a chain link fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
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.