PIPER PA-32-301
Middle Bass Island, OH — December 27, 2012
Event Information
| Date | December 27, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA125 |
| Event ID | 20130104X31855 |
| Location | Middle Bass Island, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.68833, -82.80805 |
| Airport | Middle Bass Island Arpt |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-301 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in impact with the edge of the runway surface.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane touched down short of the runway threshold during landing. When the airplane's landing gear contacted the edge of the paved runway, the right main landing gear separated from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right main wing spar. The pilot noted that there were 1 to 2 foot tall snow piles at the approach end of the runway.
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.