Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28R-180 near Tucson, AZ — 2009-07-14

Final reportWPR09CA345
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Date
2009-07-14
Location
Tucson, AZ, USA
Airport
TUS
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28R-180
Registration
N3953T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A hard landing or abnormal runway contact by one or both pilots.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that prior to the flight he checked the weather, and preflighted the airplane. The pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) took off and conducted a series of practice flight maneuvers for his commercial pilot's license. After completing the maneuvers, the pilot and CFI returned to the airport to practice five landings then taxi the airplane to the parking area. After parking the airplane, a crack was observed on the wing above the right landing gear aft mount. Further examination of the airframe revealed the upper right wing and right main landing gear attachment point were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane's airframe or engine prior to the incident.

NTSB coding

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