Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 6, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA211
Location
Bogalusa, LA
Event ID
20110302X80031
Coordinates
30.808055, -89.858886
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate flare after encountering a gust of wind on landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N80311
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-8233056
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SMITH LOREN BOND
Address
802 HURT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BLOOMBURG
State / Zip Code
TX 75556-2620
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot encountered a gust of wind while attempting to land his twin engine airplane and subsequently landed hard on the right main landing gear. Examination of the airplane revealed the inboard section of the right wing sustained substantial damage, the landing gear was damaged, and all three blades on the right propeller were curled aft. The pilot reported that there were no premishap mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and engine.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA211