Casualties unknown

1982-04-20: Piper PA-38-112 (N25660) — Piper Air Center — EL Monte, CA

EL Monte, CA, US

On April 20, 1982, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N25660) operated by Piper Air Center was involved in an aviation accident near EL Monte, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a second landing attempt, a pilot experienced a left wing lift at about 5 feet above ground, causing right wing tip contact. The pilot reported subsequent nose and right main wheel strikes and loss of rudder control, then landed straight. No wind data was provided.

Approach and Go-Around

The pilot reported that during his first approach for landing, he determined he was too high and initiated a go-around. No further details were given about that maneuver.

Final Approach and Incident

According to the pilot, his second approach was normal until the aircraft was approximately 5 feet above ground level (AGL) at the runway numbers. At that point, the left wing lifted as if there were a gust of wind from the left, causing the right wing tip to contact the ground.

In response, the pilot added power to correct for a nose-high attitude and lowered the nose to gain speed. However, he reported that the right main wheel and nose wheel then struck the ground, and rudder control was lost.

Landing

After losing rudder control, the pilot cut the power and landed the aircraft as straight as possible. The pilot provided no specific wind information for either approach or the incident.

No further information about the aircraft, location, date, injuries, or damage was included in the report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02293. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.