Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing, runway excursion, and collision with a sign.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane stalled and then fell the final 3 to 5 ft to the runway and landed hard. Subsequently, the nose landing gear tire "blew out," which resulted in the mounting framework collapsing. The airplane then veered right and exited the runway, and the right wing impacted a runway sign.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA430 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 10, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wasilla, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Anderson Lake (0AK1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Light
- Day
Piper PA28
- N-number
- N4245J
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1967
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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