PIPER PA28-180
Eolia, MO — March 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA117 |
| Event ID | 20200310X30420 |
| Location | Eolia, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.21278, -90.91722 |
| Airport | Harvey |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28-180 |
| 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 pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a tree.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was returning to land at his private airstrip after a local flight. He stated that the wind was strong and gusty. During the landing flare the airplane bounced and the pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane departed the runway to the left; the left wing struck a tree and separated resulting in substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would preclude normal operations.
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.