Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, Michigan
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http://registry.faa.gov/N4887S
Accident Number: GAA18CA081
Date & Time: 12/05/2017, 1130 EST
Registration: N4887S
Aircraft: PIPER PA 32
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Hard landing
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter - Non-scheduled
According to the pilot, during approach to runway 28, "I noticed the VSI showed a dramatic increase in the decent rate and I applied full power."
He reported that the airplane landed hard, and he heard a "pop," and believed that the main landing gear tires had failed. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and struck a runway light.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft bulkhead, stringer and skin.
According to the METAR at the accident airport, about the time of the accident the wind was from 230° at 28kts gusting to 42kts.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 28, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/07/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 08/11/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 2439 hours (Total, all aircraft), 102 hours (Total, this make and model), 2306 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 200 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 38 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: PIPER
Registration: N4887S
Model/Series: PA 32 260
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1971
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 32-7100011
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/25/2017, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 15028.3 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-540-E4B5
Registered Owner: GREAT LAKES AIR INC
Rated Power: 260 hp
Operator: GREAT LAKES AIR INC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand Air Taxi (135)
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSLH, 635 ft msl
Observation Time: 1514 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 267°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Temperature/Dew Point: 2°C / -1°C
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 2400 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 28 knots/ 42 knots, 230°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 29.39 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: BOIS BLANC ISLAND, MI (6Y1)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Cheboygan, MI (SLH)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1115 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: CHEBOYGAN COUNTY (SLH)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 639 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 28
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4005 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 None
Latitude, Longitude: 45.654167, -84.513889 (est)
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