PIPER PA28 - 181
Ho'olehua, HI — May 6, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 6, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA187 |
| Event ID | 20140507X51530 |
| Location | Ho'olehua, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 21.17009, -157.06934 |
| Airport | Molokai |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 - 181 |
| 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
The pilot reported that he performed a go-around on the first landing attempt. On the second landing attempt the airplane ballooned during the flare and subsequently impacted the runway with the propeller and the nose landing gear; the nose gear collapsed and separated from the airplane. A postaccident damage assessment revealed that the airplane's engine mount had sustained substantial damage as a result of the hard landing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.