PIPER PA 34-220T near Gulf Shores, AL — 2014-08-06
- Date
- 2014-08-06
- Location
- Gulf Shores, AL, USA
- Airport
- JKA
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA 34-220T
- Registration
- N212RW
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, the approach looked "normal;" however, the airplane impacted the runway nose-landing-gear first and bounced on landing. He advanced the power levers on both engines and the airplane immediately turned to the left, impacted the ground with the left wing, pivoted approximately 270 degrees, and came to rest. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the nose, fuselage, left wing, and all three landing gear. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or abnormalities of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The recorded weather at the accident airport, around the time of the accident, indicated calm wind.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 6 docket documents
Docket documents6
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- FAA Inspector’s Statementsinterview
- Memorandum of Record – Telephone Interview with Pilotinterview
- Aircraft Maintenance Recordsother
- Memorandum for Record – Gulf Shores Weatherother
- Photo 1 – View of Main Wreckage From Left (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
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