On July 3, 2006, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N43060) was involved in an aviation accident near Jefferson City, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student over-flared, causing the airplane to stall, and the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway, resulting in impact with a runway edge light. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A flight instructor reported that a student over-flared during landing, causing the airplane to stall and drift right, resulting in impact with a runway edge light before the instructor regained control and landed safely.
Incident Details
During a landing attempt, the airplane impacted a 24-inch high runway edge light. The flight instructor reported that the student pilot over-flared during the landing flare, which caused the airplane to stall. The airplane then drifted to the right side of the runway.
Instructor Actions
The flight instructor stated that he assumed control of the aircraft and applied full throttle while leveling the wings. However, the airplane settled momentarily before gaining speed and altitude. The instructor reported that he felt and heard the airplane strike the runway light while he was regaining control.
Aftermath
Following the impact, the flight instructor flew the airplane back to the runway centerline and completed the landing without further incident. No injuries or damage to persons or property other than the runway light were reported.
Probable cause
The student over-flared, causing the airplane to stall, and the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway, resulting in impact with a runway edge light.
What happened in the 3 Jul 2006 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Jefferson City, MO?
A flight instructor reported that a student over-flared during landing, causing the airplane to stall and drift right, resulting in impact with a runway edge light before the instructor regained control and landed safely.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jul 2006 Piper PA-28-161 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Jul 2006 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N43060, at Jefferson City, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student over-flared, causing the airplane to stall, and the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway, resulting in impact with a runway edge light.
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