Summary
On November 27, 2016, a Piper PA28 (N56809) was involved in an incident near St. Louis, MO. 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 student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
The solo student pilot reported that during landing "the airplane bounced a couple times" and the propeller struck the runway. The student pilot further reported that he taxied to the ramp without further incident.
During a postaccident examination, substantial damage was found to the engine mounts and fuselage.
The student pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N56809.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that during landing "the airplane bounced a couple times" and the propeller struck the runway. The student pilot further reported that he taxied to the ramp without further incident.
During a postaccident examination, substantial damage was found to the engine mounts and fuselage.
The student pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# GAA17CA120