Pilot Debrief

Piper PA28 near Cypress, TX — 2018-09-01

Final reportGAA18CA551
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Date
2018-09-01
Location
Cypress, TX, USA
Airport
EYQ
Aircraft
Piper PA28
Registration
N212NA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper approach path after the airplane encountered turbulence, which resulted in the airplane landing hard short of the runway.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during approach, as the airplane crossed over a highway, it encountered turbulence and increased lift. He reduced power to correct, and the airplane lost altitude quickly. The student added power to compensate, but the airplane landed hard before reaching the runway, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located about 7 miles south of the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 090° at 5 knots. The student was landing the airplane on runway 9.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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