On July 11, 1984, a Piper PA-24-250 (registration N7099P) was involved in an aviation accident near Dickinson, ND. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare, resulting in a propeller strike with the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported that the propeller struck the runway during landing at Dickinson Municipal Airport, causing the aircraft to slide along the pavement despite normal landing gear operation.
What happened
The pilot reported receiving landing information for Dickinson Municipal Airport before initiating the approach. After configuring the aircraft for landing and verifying all systems were set correctly, the pilot began the final descent. During the touchdown phase, the propeller struck the runway surface. The impact caused the aircraft to slide along the runway pavement.
The investigation
Post-accident examination of the landing gear revealed that the system operated normally. No mechanical failures were identified in the landing gear assembly during the inspection.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare, resulting in a propeller strike with the runway.
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