Aviation Accident Summary SEA82DA037

RICHLAND, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N1578P

PIPER PA-18-135

Analysis

THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING SHORT FIELD LANDINGS. ON THIS APPROACH, HE ADDED POWER TO ARREST A HIGH SINK RATE, BUT FELT THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND ADEQUATELY. A HARD LANDING OCCURRED. THE ENGINE WAS EXAMINED, AND DURING A TEST RUN, IT OPERATED SATISFACTORILY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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