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October 8, 1992 · Piper PA-34-220T · N228R
Madison, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madison, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-220T
Tail Number
N228R
Operator
Joseph T Steuer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA006
THE AIRPLANE SETTLED TO THE RUNWAY FROM AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 3 FEET DURING THE LANDING FLARE. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED, CONTACTED THE RUNWAY WITH THE NOSE GEAR FIRST, AND PORPOISED 3 OR 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THE PILOT REGAINING CONTROL. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WINGS AND FUSELAGE RESULTED FROM THE HARD LANDING. REPORTED WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 130 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS GUSTING TO 21 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN IMPROPER FLARE. A FACTOR RELATED WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE SETTLED TO THE RUNWAY FROM AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 3 FEET DURING THE LANDING FLARE. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED, CONTACTED THE RUNWAY WITH THE NOSE GEAR FIRST, AND PORPOISED 3 OR 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THE PILOT REGAINING CONTROL. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WINGS AND FUSELAGE RESULTED FROM THE HARD LANDING. REPORTED WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 130 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS GUSTING TO 21 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:52 CDT
Nearest AirportDane County Regional (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5846 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-220T
Tail NumberN228R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoseph T Steuer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-KB · Reciprocating · 220
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 15 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC