Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-135 near San Manuel, AZ — 2008-11-02

Final reportWPR09CA031
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Date
2008-11-02
Location
San Manuel, AZ, USA
Airport
E77
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-135
Registration
N2468A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control that resulted in collision with terrain during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting to perform a soft-field landing, had full flaps selected, and was managing the descent with the throttle control. As the airplane transitioned to short final, it was configured in a nose-high stabilized approach with full flaps. The pilot added right rudder in attempt to gain visibility out the window straight ahead. With the airplane about 20 to 30 feet above ground level (agl) and 100 feet from the threshold, the pilot applied power to arrest the descent. The increase in power in combination with the rudder input resulted in the airplane's left wing contacting the ground. The pilot further added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

NTSB coding

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