Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA28 near Pocasset, OK — 2017-12-09

Final reportGAA18CA082
Sign in to save
Date
2017-12-09
Location
Pocasset, OK, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
PIPER PA28
Registration
N8856W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing on a private grass airstrip, the airplane landed short of the runway and struck a berm that was covered by tall grass. Subsequently, the right main landing gear leg sheared off and struck the right wing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents2

Related mishaps