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June 23, 1991 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4571R
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4571R
Operator
New Orleans Navy Flying Club
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA177
THE AIRPLANE STALLED, TOUCHED DOWN, BOUNCED, THEN LANDED HARD ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AFTER THE PLT FLARED THE ACFT TOO HIGH.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT DUE TO PREMATURE FLARE BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOVER FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE STALLED, TOUCHED DOWN, BOUNCED, THEN LANDED HARD ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AFTER THE PLT FLARED THE ACFT TOO HIGH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportStennis International (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length8499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4571R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNew Orleans Navy Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO