Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC06CA049

Lawrence, MA, USA

Aircraft #1

N323RB

Piper PA-34-220T

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

During the landing flare, the airplane touched down hard and bounced back into the air in a nose high attitude. The airplane then collided with the runway nose down, and the nose and right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane subsequently skidded to a stop on the runway, and incurred substantial damage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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