Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA28-180 near Eolia, MO — 2020-03-08

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Date
2020-03-08
Location
Eolia, MO, USA
Airport
MO35
Aircraft
PIPER PA28-180
Registration
N7525W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a tree.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing at his private airstrip and that the wind was strong and gusting. During the landing flare, the airplane bounced and then veered left. The airplane departed the runway, and the left wing struck a tree and separated, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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