NONE · PIPER PA-28-161 · 2010-08-12 · Garberville, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR10CA372
Event ID
20100729X15222
Type
Accident
Date
2010-08-12
Location
Garberville, CA, USA
Coordinates
40.08472, -123.808609
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N9353C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper airspeed, misjudged approach, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airport.