Tampa, FL, USA
N1145X
Piper PA-28R-200
The pilot of the PA-28R-200, was attempting a short-field landing to the 3,259-foot-long, asphalt runway. The airplane touched down hard, prior to the paved surface of the runway. Damage to the airplane included a separated left main landing gear, and damage to both wings. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
The pilot of the PA-28R-200, was attempting a short-field landing to the 3,259-foot-long, asphalt runway. The pilot stated he intended to land on the runway threshold; however, the airplane touched down hard, prior to the paved surface of the runway. Damage to the airplane included a separated left main landing gear, and damage to both wings. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
The pilot's misjudged altitude/distance, which resulted in a hard landing, prior to the runway.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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