PIPER PA-32RT-300

Brevard, NC, March 7, 2021

Event Information

DateMarch 7, 2021
Event TypeACC
LocationBrevard, NC
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.27028, -82.64417
AirportTRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberERA21LA153
Event ID20210312102749

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-32RT-300
Registration #N94GF
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

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.

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