Summary
On August 04, 2013, a Piper PA-34-200T (N75131) was involved in an incident near West Mifflin, PA. 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 landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA13CA357. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N75131.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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