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N1145X accident description

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Crash location 28.013889°N, 82.345277°W
Nearest city Tampa, FL
27.947522°N, 82.458428°W
8.3 miles away
Tail number N1145X
Accident date 13 Sep 2007
Aircraft type Piper PA-28R-200
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the PA-28R-200, was attempting a short-field landing to the 3,259-foot-long, asphalt runway. The pilot stated he intended to land on the runway threshold; however, the airplane touched down hard, prior to the paved surface of the runway. Damage to the airplane included a separated left main landing gear, and damage to both wings. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudged altitude/distance, which resulted in a hard landing, prior to the runway.

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