PIPER PA-24-400
Minden, NV — March 12, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 12, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA148 |
| Event ID | 20130313X55915 |
| Location | Minden, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.99805, -119.75250 |
| Airport | Minden-Tahoe Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-400 |
| 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 flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing, he crossed the threshold at 85 to 90 knots with 15 degrees of flaps. The pilot utilized the electric trim as the airplane floated down the runway about 3 to 4 feet above the surface. The airplane subsequently touched down hard and it bounced three times, striking the propeller on the runway each time. The nose gear was damaged and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control with braking action and rudder control. The airplane departed the side of the runway collapsing the landing gear. Postaccident examination of the airplane’s belly revealed that five bulkheads from the firewall aft were bent.
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.