Piper PA46
Ely, MN — June 16, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 16, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA232 |
| Event ID | 20200617X52807 |
| Location | Ely, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.89905, -91.85092 |
| Airport | Ely Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA46 |
| 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, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse during a gusty landing.
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.