ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352994
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| Date: | Sunday 18 July 1999 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-235 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N235TL |
| MSN: | 28-10769 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2682 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-B4B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Zanesville, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Dayton, OH (I19) |
| (42I) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot added power to clear the trees at the approach end of the runway and, once past the trees, reduced power and attempted the landing flare. The pilot reported the control surfaces were ineffective, the airplane fell straight down, and struck the runway 'extremely hard.' According to the pilot, 'The accident was caused by approaching the runway too slowly, combined with a high density altitude resulting from extremely high temperatures.'
Probable Cause: The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate and an inadequate flare.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD99LA053
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 08:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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