PIPER PA-22-150 near Crowley, LA — 2012-03-26
Final reportCEN12CA207
- Date
- 2012-03-26
- Location
- Crowley, LA, USA
- Airport
- PVT
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-22-150
- Registration
- N6143D
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.
NTSB narrative
The student pilot reported that the airplane nosed over while he was landing on a private airstrip. He stated that the landing was "flat" and that he didn't flare the airplane properly during the landing. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, left wing, and the vertical tail.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
- Pilot statement to FAAinterview
- Record of Conversation with pilotother
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