N442DD

Substantial
None

CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT AS PIPER SPORTS/N: P1001046

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 11, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA297
Location
Spartanburg, SC
Event ID
20151014X02315
Coordinates
34.919445, -81.952499
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing which resulted in a bounced landing, and an aerodynamic stall during the attempted recovery.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT AS
Serial Number
P1001046
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
PIPER SPORTAT2P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PIPER SPORT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WARNER JEFFREY J
Address
2154 KAMM RD
City
MARIETTA
State / Zip Code
NY 13110-3123
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane bounced during the touchdown. He reported that the airplane aerodynamically stalled after he attempted to recover from the bounce and the propeller impacted the ground. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.

The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA297