PIPER PA32
Marion, IA — July 15, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA422 |
| Event ID | 20170719X63345 |
| Location | Marion, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.03111, -91.53194 |
| Airport | MARION |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after a normal touchdown, the nose of the airplane dropped, and he added power. Subsequently, the airplane bounced, exited the runway to the right, and came to rest nose down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mounts.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.