Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN12CA207

Crowley, LA, USA

Aircraft #1

N6143D

PIPER PA-22-150

Analysis

The student pilot reported that the airplane nosed over while he was landing on a private airstrip. He stated that the landing was "flat" and that he didn't flare the airplane properly during the landing. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, left wing, and the vertical tail.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that while landing on a private airstrip the airplane nosed over. He stated that the landing was "flat" and that he didn't flare the airplane properly during the landing. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, left wing, and the vertical tail.

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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