Accident Details
Date
Friday, December 23, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA099
Location
Hartford, CT
Event ID
20161227X70812
Coordinates
41.733333, -72.649444
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 bounced hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N250YA
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
39-79A0341
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
INTERNATIONAL AVIATION LLC
Address
20 LINDBERGH DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HARTFORD
State / Zip Code
CT 06114-2132
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that during the initial landing, the airplane bounced. During a subsequent touchdown, the nose gear impacted the runway with a side load and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane slid to a stop in a nose down attitude on the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student 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# GAA17CA099