Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA195
Location
Knox, IN
Event ID
20180402X10600
Coordinates
41.325553, -86.662223
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6785P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1916
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ZAYED AZAM
Address
10312 MASON AVE APT 2E
Status
Deregistered
City
OAK LAWN
State / Zip Code
IL 60453-6033
Country
United States
Analysis
The flight instructor reported that, during landing, while the student pilot was flying, the airplane ballooned. He added that he took the flight controls and landed on the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The flight instructor 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# GAA18CA195