PIPER PA-28R-200
Goldsby, OK — August 29, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 29, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA671 |
| Event ID | 20121011X71031 |
| Location | Goldsby, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.15306, -97.46889 |
| Airport | David Jay Perry Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-200 |
| 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
The commercial pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in a premature touchdown and an impact with the edge of the runway surface.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was taking a practical test and was demonstrating a simulated short field landing over a simulated 50 foot obstacle. The commercial pilot reported that he had planned to touch down on or within 100 feet past the “numbers” painted on the runway. The painted numbers were 60 feet long and about 18 feet from the approach end of the runway. The airplane touched down short of the intended landing spot and the right main landing gear struck the edge of the runway surface and caused a loud “bang” heard by both the commercial pilot and by the pilot examiner. A postflight examination showed substantial damage to the right wing where three wing ribs separated from the spar web and partially penetrated through the upper skin. The commercial pilot added that the accident could have been avoided if he had picked a touchdown spot further away from the end of the runway.
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.