# NTSB MIA94LA035: Piper PA-28-140, N43113, Hastings, FL, December 4, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: December 4, 1993, 11:00 local (16:00 UTC)
- Place: Hastings, FL
- Location: 29.7144° N, 81.4992° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Hastings, FL, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.7144&lon=-81.4992&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 13, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37467
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA94LA035
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37467/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=37467
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA035

## Probable cause

THE DELAYED REACTION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO COMPENSATE FOR UNEXPECTED WEATHER CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE LANDING GEAR.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - weather condition - downdraft (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
- Gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear - overload

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND THE AIRPLANE WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED UNEXPECTED WIND CONDITIONS. THE AIRPLANE LOST ALTITUDE AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AND NOSE GEAR STRUCK A CANAL BANK JUST SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT EXECUTED A GO-AROUND AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.

## Factual narrative

On December 4, 1993, about 1100 eastern standard time, N43113, a Piper PA-28-140 registered to the pilot Michael Nolan, crashed on landing attempt at Hastings, Florida, after a local 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated about 1035 the same day.

The pilot stated that he attempted a landing and encountered a downdraft and the nose gear and right main gear struck a canal bank just short of the runway. He added power and executed a go- around. During the next landing the right main and nose gear collapsed on landing roll.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N43113](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N43113-2018-01-04), registration cancelled 2018-01-04, S/N 287425334, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-series) (registry code 42389, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-7425335
- Airframe hours: 2049
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E3D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Nolan, Michael
- Registered owner: Nolan, Michael
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, February 4, 1993, 121 hours before
- Airport: 80J, Earle Airpark

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 76; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,920 total, 120 in this make and model, 1,800 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 68 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: DAB

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19931204047539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931204047539A), Dec 4, 1993: Piper PA28140, Hastings, FL, Substantial damage. Wind shear on final. Struck canal bank short of runway. Made a go around. Right main gear collapsed landing.

## Other investigations on N43113 (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA14FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA255), May 25, 2014: Piper PA-28-140 (N43113), Fountain, FL, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to depart from a soft runway with a tailwind and toward obstructions, and his failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the takeoff. Contributing to the…

## Docket (2 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 6, 1995, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=37467. 428 KB in all.

- Supplement S- Aircraft Occupant and Injured Ground Personnel (item 1, .PDF, 45 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40017169&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Supplement%20S-%20Aircraft%20Occupant%20and%20Injured%20Ground%20Personnel-Master.PDF
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 2, .PDF, 382 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40475362&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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