PIPER PA28-140
Carrabassett, ME — September 20, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 20, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA316 |
| Event ID | 20081009X21452 |
| Location | Carrabassett, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.08445, -70.20972 |
| Airport | Sugarloaf Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28-140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot/owner of the Piper PA28-140, he completed a left base turn to final for landing on Runway 17. He reduced power, "attempted to flare," and the airplane landed "very" hard. He stated that the airplane "appeared to be porpoising" and bounced hard two more times before it slid to a halt. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. He concluded, "My best guess is that my speed was too high and I was trying to land by instinct rather than watching the airspeed."The pilot reported that the winds were from 180 degrees at 4 knots.
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.