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Training Flight Ends with Runway Excursion After Short Landing (N8733E)

Fort Worth, TX, US

On November 11, 1990, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N8733E) operated by Pegasus Flight Center, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot allowed airspeed to dissipate and rate of descent to become excessive, resulting in landing short of the runway threshold. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight practicing short field landings resulted in landing short of the runway, tearing off the right main landing gear and causing a runway excursion. Both pilots escaped injuries despite substantial damage.

Incident

A foreign pilot undergoing flight training to become a certified flight instructor was accompanied by his instructor pilot on a local training flight. The purpose of the flight was to review basic airwork and practice takeoffs and landings at a local airport.

Details

During a practice short field landing, while on final approach, the pilot allowed the airspeed to dissipate and the rate of descent to become excessive. This resulted in the aircraft landing short of the runway landing threshold.

Outcome

Upon initial contact, the right main landing gear was torn off the aircraft. The airplane then slid off the runway and came to a stop in the grass adjacent to the runway. Both pilots escaped injuries despite the substantial damage incurred by the airplane.

Probable cause

The pilot allowed airspeed to dissipate and rate of descent to become excessive, resulting in landing short of the runway threshold.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Nov 1990 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Fort Worth, TX?

A training flight practicing short field landings resulted in landing short of the runway, tearing off the right main landing gear and causing a runway excursion. Both pilots escaped injuries despite substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Nov 1990 Piper PA-28R-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Nov 1990 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N8733E, operated by Pegasus Flight Center, Inc., at Fort Worth, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot allowed airspeed to dissipate and rate of descent to become excessive, resulting in landing short of the runway threshold.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24615. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.