PIPER PA-28R-201
Spanish Fork, UT — July 4, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA314 |
| Event ID | 20110705X60853 |
| Location | Spanish Fork, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.13778, -111.66722 |
| Airport | Spanish Fork Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-201 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he started his flare on landing and realized he was too high. The pilot stated that he increased the throttle slightly, but the airplane still touched down hard and bounced. At this point the pilot added full power to initiate a go around but the airplane did not climb. The airplane veered off the runway into the grass where the landing gear collapsed. There was substantial damage to the right wing, and damage to the landing gear and flaps. The density altitude at the time of the accident was 7,100 feet (ft). The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal flight.
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.