PIPER PA28
St. Louis, MO — November 27, 2016
Event Information
| Date | November 27, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA120 |
| Event ID | 20170123X34257 |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.72194, -90.50889 |
| Airport | CREVE COEUR |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| 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 student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during landing "the airplane bounced a couple times" and the propeller struck the runway. The student pilot further reported that he taxied to the ramp without further incident.
During a postaccident examination, substantial damage was found to the engine mounts and fuselage.
The student pilot did not report any 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.