# NTSB NYC82DA135: Piper PA-28-140, N75286, Ambler, PA, July 1, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 1, 1982, 13:45 local (17:45 UTC)
- Place: Ambler, PA
- Coordinates: 40.14999, -75.220275 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.1500&lon=-75.2203&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 1, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69762
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82DA135
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69762/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA135

## Sequence of events

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

- Undershoot, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - weather condition - windshear (contributing factor)
  - distance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - altitude - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- Gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)
  - landing gear - overload (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING APPROACH, SHE EXPERIENCED WINDSHEAR RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT LANDING SHORT OF THE INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE NOSE GEAR AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WERE SHEARED OFF AFTER THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A DIRT EMBANKMENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N75286](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N75286-2013-05-08), registration cancelled 2013-05-08, S/N 28-7625211, built 1976 (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 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-7625211
- Airframe hours: 3386
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E3D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Turner Field, Inc.
- Registered owner: Turner Field, Inc.
- Departed: SALISBURY, MD
- Destination: JAYTON, TX
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: Turner Field, runway 32, 2,150 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 39 total, 39 in this make and model, 14 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 163 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19820701026999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820701026999A), Jul 1, 1982: Piper PA28140, Ambler, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed short of runway causing substantial damage. Pilot claims wind shear but no weather in area.

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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