N4245J is a 1967 Piper PA-28-140. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Jan 1967. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Palmer, AK · deregistered in 1967.
2020
1967
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane "[fell] the final 3 to 5 ft and landed hard. Subsequently, the nose landing gear tire "blew out" and collapsed, the airplane veered right, exited the runway and the ring wind impacted a runway sign.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station located 7 miles to the east, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 5 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 8.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
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About the Piper PA-28-140
About the modelA Cherokee: low-wing, fixed tricycle gear, with a constant-chord "Hershey bar" wing. Sold as a two-seat trainer and often flown four-up, it is one of the most numerous types on the registry.