PIPER PA-34-200T
West Mifflin, PA — August 4, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA357 |
| Event ID | 20130809X85042 |
| Location | West Mifflin, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.35444, -79.93027 |
| Airport | Allegheny County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-34-200T |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot he encountered turbulence and gusting winds at his destination airport. During his landing attempt, the airplane landed hard on the nose gear, resulting in substantial damage to the forward bulkhead. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. A review of the weather revealed winds from 340 degrees at 7 knots with no gusts.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.