Aviation Accident Summary CHI91LA061

PINCONNING, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N5063T

PIPER PA-28-140

Analysis

THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING APPROACH, AT ABOUT 50 FEET AGL AND 1/8 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE SOD STRIP, THE AIRCRAFT LOST LIFT AND LANDED HARD CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. HE FELT A POSSIBLE WIND SHEAR CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WIND SHEAR AND A STALL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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