Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 10, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA345
Location
Hartford, CT
Event ID
20170615X90939
Coordinates
41.738887, -72.648056
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 bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9763K
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7890178
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS AVE S
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing, the airplane bounced. She added that she attempted to correct, but the propeller struck the runway. The pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA345