Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 26, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA207
Location
Crowley, LA
Event ID
20120327X10442
Coordinates
30.213888, -92.339721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6143D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-4787
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
NONE
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA207