Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 4, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA357
Location
West Mifflin, PA
Event ID
20130809X85042
Coordinates
40.354442, -79.930274
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, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N75131
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7670225
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TLA INC
Address
1232 CHOPTANK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
DE 19709-9038
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot he encountered turbulence and gusting winds at his destination airport. During his landing attempt, the airplane landed hard on the nose gear, resulting in substantial damage to the forward bulkhead. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. A review of the weather revealed winds from 340 degrees at 7 knots with no gusts.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA357