Casualties unknown

2002-10-09: Piper PA-28R-200 (N22DB) — Gary Self — Cullman, AL

Cullman, AL, US

On October 9, 2002, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N22DB) operated by Gary Self was involved in an aviation accident near Cullman, AL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot-in-command's (CFI) delayed remedial action, and improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing, and impact with a parked airplane. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a touch-and-go landing, a student over-flared, leading to a climb. The CFI added power and reduced flaps, but the aircraft contacted ground, struck a parked airplane, and entered a gully.

Incident Overview

During a touch-and-go landing conducted with a student pilot at the controls, the certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student "over flared," causing the airplane to climb and lose speed. The CFI instructed the student to add power, but the student added too much, causing the airplane to climb slightly further.

Instructor's Actions

The CFI then took control of the airplane. He applied full power to the engine but noted that he was too slow in "reducing flaps." Consequently, the airplane failed to accelerate or climb. The CFI subsequently reduced the flaps to the second notch, but was unable to recover the situation. He then reduced power to idle.

Sequence of Ground Contact

The airplane contacted the ground two or three times. It then traveled through the infield between the runway and a taxiway. During this path, the left wing struck a parked airplane. The aircraft then proceeded into a gully.

Relevant Details

The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, number of occupants (other than the student and CFI), injuries, damage extent, time of day, weather conditions, or whether air traffic control was involved. The only specific damage mentioned is the left wing striking a parked airplane. No probable cause is stated in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20021011X05318. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.