Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA340
Location
Cambridge, OH
Event ID
20190613X23420
Coordinates
39.974998, -81.577499
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in impact with a creek.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8300P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-3549
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
EPIRUS LLC
Address
448 WINDSOR PARK DR
Status
Deregistered
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45459-4111
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, the airplane landed hard, veered left and exited the runway to the left. The airplane impacted terrain and came to rest in a creek adjacent to the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
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# GAA19CA340