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N8856W accident description

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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
Accident date 09 Dec 2017
Aircraft type Piper PA28
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.

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