N4887S is a 1971 Piper PA-32-260. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 6 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-540 series rated at 250 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Stillmore, GA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 1971. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 55 years old
- 1 of 686 Piper PA-32-260
2025
1971
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According to the pilot, during approach to runway 28, "I noticed the VSI showed a dramatic increase in the decent rate and I applied full power."
He reported that the airplane landed hard, and he heard a "pop," and believed that the main landing gear tires had failed. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and struck a runway light.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft bulkhead, stringer and skin.
According to the METAR at the accident airport, about the time of the accident the wind was from 230° at 28kts gusting to 42kts.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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