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September 3, 2007 · Piper PA-34-200T · N251AS
Wilmington, DE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wilmington, DE
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T
Tail Number
N251AS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA213
While on final approach for landing on runway 27 at his destination airport, the pilot of a PA-34-200T was advised by the control tower of "18 mph [wind] gusts out of 270" degrees. After touchdown the airplane rolled for "several yards," then "ballooned up and came down," at which time, the windshield broke. The airplane bounced once again, touched down, and rolled out, completing the landing. Post accident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane was substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gust.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the PA-34-200T stated that the while on final approach for landing on runway 27 at his destination airport, he was advised by the control tower of "18 mph [wind] gusts out of 270" degrees. After touchdown the airplane rolled for "several yards," then "ballooned up and came down," at which time, the windshield broke. The airplane bounced once again, touched down, and rolled out, completing the landing. Post accident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the nose landing gear "A-frame" assembly had impacted the base of the windshield after tearing through the fuselage structure located above the nose landing gear wheel well. Further examination revealed that the right propeller was also damaged and the ends of the blades had been bent aft. No evidence of any preimpact malfunctions were discovered.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN251AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-EB1B · Reciprocating · 200 | Continental · LTSIO-360-EB · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC