Summary
On April 09, 2006, a Piper PA-28-181 (N793MA) was involved in an incident near Logansport, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage during a bounced landing. The pilot reported that he was practicing touch and go landings. He reported, "The plane bounced a couple of times and landed." The inspection of the airplane revealed no pre-impact anomalies.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI06CA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N793MA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The airplane sustained substantial damage during a bounced landing. The pilot reported that he was practicing touch and go landings. He reported, "The plane bounced a couple of times and landed." The inspection of the airplane revealed no pre-impact anomalies.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA144