Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA32 near Charleston, SC — 2008-08-03

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Date
2008-08-03
Location
Charleston, SC, USA
Airport
CHS
Aircraft
PIPER PA32
Registration
N4376X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and a wind gust, as reported by the pilot.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was on final approach to land on runway 15 when he experienced a sudden wind gust and made a "very hard landing." As the pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp, the nose landing gear collapsed. Post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the firewall, fuselage, and engine and nose strut mount assemblies. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 220 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.

NTSB coding

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