The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard. The nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane then swerved off the runway, stopping 50 feet later. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
June 1, 2008, Shafter, Calif. Piper PA-28-140
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard. The nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane then swerved off the runway, stopping 50 feet later. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced a hard landing, causing the nose gear to collapse and the propeller to strike the runway.
- The aircraft then swerved off the runway, coming to a stop 50 feet away.
- The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or engine during the flight.
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