Casualties unknown

1982-05-13: Piper PA-28R (N9111K) — Kent State University — Stow, OH

Stow, OH, US

On May 13, 1982, a Piper PA-28R (registration N9111K) operated by Kent State University was involved in an aviation accident near Stow, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 5 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 commercial pilot certificate training flight, a student rounded out too high, causing a stall and hard touchdown that pushed the left main gear strut into the wing.

Incident Overview

An instructor pilot and a student—a rated private pilot—were conducting a flight to provide dual instruction for a commercial pilot certificate. The approach was made to a runway with a slight downslope in the touchdown area.

Sequence of Events

The instructor estimated that the student rounded out approximately 5 feet high. Subsequently, the aircraft stalled, touched down hard, and the left main gear strut assembly was forced into the left wing structure.

Damage

The left main gear strut assembly was pushed into the left wing. No other damage details were provided.

Instructor's Assessment

The instructor noted the student's high round-out as the precipitating event. The aircraft's stall and hard landing resulted in the gear collapse.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02916. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.