Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-34-220T near Bogalusa, LA — 2011-02-06

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Date
2011-02-06
Location
Bogalusa, LA, USA
Airport
BXA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-34-220T
Registration
N80311
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate flare after encountering a gust of wind on landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he encountered a gust of wind while attempting to land his twin-engine airplane and subsequently landed hard on the right main landing gear. Examination of the airplane revealed the inboard section of the right wing sustained substantial damage, the landing gear was damaged, and all three blades on the right propeller were curled aft. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions with the airplane or engine.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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