PIPER PA-32RT-300
Brevard, NC — March 7, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 7, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA153 |
| Event ID | 20210312102749 |
| Location | Brevard, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.27028, -82.64417 |
| Airport | TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32RT-300 |
| 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 pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of components of the left main landing gear, and subsequent runway excursion.
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.