On November 15, 1984, a Piper PA-28R-201 (registration N30001) was involved in an aviation accident near Conway, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during the landing flare, resulting in an undershoot and subsequent collision with the runway edge. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot receiving instruction undershot the runway during landing, striking the elevated runway edge with the left main gear and damaging the left wing.
What happened
The certificated pilot was operating the aircraft under the supervision of a certified flight instructor. At the time of the accident, the student pilot was actively manipulating the controls. During the approach phase, the aircraft failed to reach the intended touchdown zone and undershot the runway.
The aircraft touched down short of the paved runway surface. As it continued forward, the landing gear struck the elevated edge of the runway. This impact resulted in damage to the left main gear and the left wing structure.
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during the landing flare, resulting in an undershoot and subsequent collision with the runway edge.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 15 Nov 1984 Piper PA-28R-201 accident near Conway, SC?
A student pilot receiving instruction undershot the runway during landing, striking the elevated runway edge with the left main gear and damaging the left wing.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Nov 1984 involved a Piper PA-28R-201, registration N30001, at Conway, SC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during the landing flare, resulting in an undershoot and subsequent collision with the runway edge.
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