1998-08-28: Piper PA-32-300 — Manuel Garrito — Opa Locka, FL

Casualties unknown • Opa Locka, FL, US

Probable cause

The pilot's improper remedial action in recovering from a bounced landing resulting in a stall, and his incorrect recovery from a pilot induced oscillation (PIO) condition. A factor was the pilot's failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot bounced on his initial touchdown. He attempted to correct with the application and then reduction of power during which the aircraft entered a nose high attitude and stalled. The aircraft then touched down hard a second time and began porpoising during which the nose landing gear collapsed and the aircraft skidded off the runway.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-08-28 Piper PA-32-300 accident near Opa Locka, FL?

The pilot bounced on his initial touchdown. He attempted to correct with the application and then reduction of power during which the aircraft entered a nose high attitude and stalled. The aircraft then touched down hard a second time and began porpoising during which the nose landing gear collapsed and the aircraft…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-08-28 involved a Piper PA-32-300, registration N44295, operated by Manuel Garrito, at Opa Locka, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper remedial action in recovering from a bounced landing resulting in a stall, and his incorrect recovery from a pilot induced oscillation (PIO) condition. A factor was the pilot's failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10930. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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