Piper PA24
Cambridge, OH — June 13, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 13, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA340 |
| Event ID | 20190613X23420 |
| Location | Cambridge, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.97500, -81.57750 |
| Airport | Cambridge Muni |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA24 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in impact with a creek.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, the airplane landed hard, veered left and exited the runway to the left. The airplane impacted terrain and came to rest in a creek adjacent to the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
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.