The pilot subsequently stated that, while en route, he noticed his GPS was inoperative and decided to divert to a nearby airport. As he approached the airport, he noted the runway in use and accordingly entered the traffic pattern on the downwind leg. While on approach, the pilot discerned the airplane was too high and too fast, which he believed resulted in a short downwind leg. The airplane landed hard and bounced twice, veering off the runway. It continued forward and collided with a fence, coming to rest upright on a dirt berm.
September 9, 2007, Santa Paula, Calif., Piper PA-28-140
The pilot subsequently stated that, while en route, he noticed his GPS was inoperative and decided to divert to a nearby airport. As he approached the airport, he noted the runway in use and accordingly entered the traffic pattern on the downwind leg. While on approach, the pilot discerned the airplane was too high and too fast, which he believed resulted in a short downwind leg. The airplane landed hard and bounced twice, veering off the runway. It continued forward and collided with a fence, coming to rest upright on a dirt berm.
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot diverted to a nearby airport after discovering his GPS was inoperative.
- During the approach, the pilot recognized the aircraft was too high and fast, leading to a short downwind leg.
- The airplane subsequently landed hard, bounced, and veered off the runway.
- The aircraft then collided with a fence, coming to rest upright on a dirt berm.
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