PIPER PA 34
Springfield, OH — October 15, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 15, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA047 |
| Event ID | 20161026X95159 |
| Location | Springfield, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.83889, -83.84500 |
| Airport | SPRINGFIELD-BECKLEY MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 34 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed with extra power to compensate for gusting wind. He added that after the main landing gear touched down, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and ballooned up about 50 to 100 ft. The pilot initiated a go-around, but was unsuccessful. The airplane impacted the runway in a flat attitude and the nose landing gear was pushed/driven through the top of the cowling.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
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.