PIPER PA24
Knox, IN — March 21, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 21, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA195 |
| Event ID | 20180402X10600 |
| Location | Knox, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.32555, -86.66222 |
| Airport | STARKE COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA24 |
| 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 flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, during landing, while the student pilot was flying, the airplane ballooned. He added that he took the flight controls and landed on the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The flight instructor 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.