PIPER PA 28-180
Valparaiso, IN — September 15, 2016
Event Information
| Date | September 15, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA491 |
| Event ID | 20160919X71356 |
| Location | Valparaiso, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.45222, -87.00833 |
| Airport | PORTER COUNTY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown the airplane bounced on the main landing gear then nosed down and the propeller struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
The pilot reported no preaccident 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.