Piper PA-28-140
Shafter, CA — June 1, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 1, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA162 |
| Event ID | 20080701X00961 |
| Location | Shafter, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.50444, -119.19695 |
| Airport | Shafter-Minter Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| 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 misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane landed hard on runway 30. The nose gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane swerved off the runway before stopping 50 feet later. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the 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.