Casualties unknown

Hard Landing Following Stall During Flare (N8182J)

Albuquerque, NM, US

On October 3, 1998, a Piper PA-28RT-201T (registration N8182J) was involved in an aviation accident near Albuquerque, NM. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The premature flaring of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall. 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 pilot experienced a hard landing after the airplane stalled during flare about 10 feet above the runway, following a steeper-than-usual descent with 25 degrees of flaps.

Approach and Descent

As the pilot neared the destination airport, another pilot informed him that runway 35 was active and warned of 50-foot trees near the approach end. The pilot stated he kept the airplane higher on the approach than usual, then reduced power and initiated a slightly steeper descent than normal, employing 25 degrees of flaps.

Flare and Stall

During the flare, when the airplane was approximately 10 feet above the runway, the pilot reported that the airplane "must have stalled." This stall resulted in a hard landing.

Aftermath

The hard landing concluded the event. No further details about damage or injuries were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Oct 1998 Piper PA-28RT-201T accident near Albuquerque, NM?

A pilot experienced a hard landing after the airplane stalled during flare about 10 feet above the runway, following a steeper-than-usual descent with 25 degrees of flaps.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Oct 1998 involved a Piper PA-28RT-201T, registration N8182J, at Albuquerque, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The premature flaring of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11238. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.