N4365MPiper PA 122020-07-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA 12S/N: 12-3303

Summary

On July 18, 2020, a Piper PA 12 (N4365M) was involved in an incident near Linconville, ME. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA268. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4365M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 18, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA268
Location
Linconville, ME
Event ID
20200720X01733
Coordinates
44.694290, -69.381042
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-3303
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA 12M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARTIN NATHANIEL W
Address
5026 N FLYING CIRCUS CIR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9339
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA268