N793MAPiper PA-28-1812006-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA-28-181S/N: 2843193

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

Date
Sunday, April 9, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA144
Location
Logansport, IN
Event ID
20060620X00772
Coordinates
40.711112, -86.374725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2843193
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAJ AIRLINES INC
Address
909 LAKEVIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LOGANSPORT
State / Zip Code
IN 46947-2208
Country
United States

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