Crash location | 35.207222°N, 97.970278°W |
Nearest city | Pocasset, OK
35.193673°N, 97.952546°W 1.4 miles away |
Tail number | N8856W |
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Accident date | 09 Dec 2017 |
Aircraft type | Piper PA28 |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that, while landing on a private grass airstrip, the airplane landed short of the runway and struck a berm that was covered by tall grass. Subsequently, the right main gear leg sheared off and struck the right wing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s improper approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.