Casualties unknown

Aircraft Hits Construction Block After Landing on Closed Runway During Night Flight Review (N4552Q)

Hayward, CA, US

On February 11, 1984, a Piper PA-28R-201T (registration N4552Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Hayward, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a night instrument biennial flight review, a private pilot aligned for landing on closed runway 28R, colliding with a concrete block after instructor abort command.

Incident Overview

A private pilot was completing a night instrument biennial flight review when the aircraft was issued landing clearance for runway 28L. On short final, the pilot began to align the aircraft to land on runway 28R, which was closed for maintenance and not illuminated.

Sequence of Events

The instructor pilot became aware of the intent to land on the closed runway and instructed the pilot to abort the landing attempt. Despite the instruction, the aircraft touched down on runway 28R and collided with a concrete construction block.

No further details were provided regarding the aircraft, occupants, or extent of damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Feb 1984 Piper PA-28R-201T accident near Hayward, CA?

During a night instrument biennial flight review, a private pilot aligned for landing on closed runway 28R, colliding with a concrete block after instructor abort command.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Feb 1984 involved a Piper PA-28R-201T, registration N4552Q, at Hayward, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X38836. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.