Piper PA-46-350P
Chapel Hill, NC — April 22, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA169 |
| Event ID | 20080528X00737 |
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.93500, -79.06583 |
| Airport | Horace Williams Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-46-350P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper PA-46-350P reported the wind was "gusty and bumpy" during final approach to the destination airport. As the airplane "crossed the numbers" for runway 9, the airplane touched down and "ballooned up" twice, before the pilot added power to avoid a stall. At the same time, the airplane touched down again, the nose wheel broke off, and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. At the time of the accident, the winds were recorded from 050 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 19 knots.
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.