Casualties unknown

Departure Stall After Bounced Landing During Familiarization Flight (N4298T)

Newberg, OR, US

On March 28, 1987, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N4298T) was involved in an aviation accident near Newberg, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot who had not flown in ten years was familiarizing with an aircraft. After a hard bounced landing, the student pilot took control and attempted a go-around but raised the nose too high, causing a departure stall and ground impact off runway 34.

Flight Information

The left front seat was occupied by a pilot who had not flown in ten years. The right front seat was occupied by the owner, who was also a student pilot. According to the left-seat pilot, the purpose of the flight was to familiarize him with the aircraft so that he could become current and qualify for his biennial flight review. The owner stated that the left-seat pilot had just agreed to purchase the aircraft.

Event Sequence

The aircraft was landed with excess airspeed, resulting in a hard bounced landing. A loss of control was imminent. The left-seat pilot requested the owner/student pilot to take command of the aircraft. The student pilot took control and elected to go around.

During the attempted go-around, the student pilot raised the nose of the aircraft too high, leading to a loss of airspeed with a high angle of attack. A departure stall resulted, and the aircraft struck the ground off the departure end of runway 34.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Mar 1987 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Newberg, OR?

A pilot who had not flown in ten years was familiarizing with an aircraft. After a hard bounced landing, the student pilot took control and attempted a go-around but raised the nose too high, causing a departure stall and ground impact off runway 34.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Mar 1987 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N4298T, at Newberg, OR.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30556. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.