PIPER PA38
Hartford, CT — December 23, 2016
Event Information
| Date | December 23, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA099 |
| Event ID | 20161227X70812 |
| Location | Hartford, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.73333, -72.64944 |
| Airport | HARTFORD-BRAINARD |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA38 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during the initial landing, the airplane bounced. During a subsequent touchdown, the nose gear impacted the runway with a side load and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane slid to a stop in a nose down attitude on the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.