N2318T

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28-140S/N: 28-7125567

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 20, 2008
NTSB Number
NYC08CA316
Location
Carrabassett, ME
Event ID
20081009X21452
Coordinates
45.084445, -70.209724
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 landing flare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7125567
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
PA28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BENEDICT JAMES C II
Address
4960 WILDEOAK TRL
City
DOUGLASVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 30135-8733
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot/owner of the Piper PA28-140, he completed a left base turn to final for landing on Runway 17. He reduced power, "attempted to flare," and the airplane landed "very" hard. He stated that the airplane "appeared to be porpoising" and bounced hard two more times before it slid to a halt. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. He concluded, "My best guess is that my speed was too high and I was trying to land by instinct rather than watching the airspeed."The pilot reported that the winds were from 180 degrees at 4 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA316