NONE · Piper PA-25-235 · 1997-05-29 · PRESTON, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA149
Event ID
20001208X08008
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-29
Location
PRESTON, MD, USA
Coordinates
38.709861, -75.900627
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-25-235
Registration
N4497Y
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the failure of the left magneto, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.