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August 3, 2008 · Piper PA32 300 · N4376X
Charleston, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA32 300
Tail Number
N4376X
Operator
John T Parker
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA272
The pilot reported that he was on final approach to land on runway 15 when he experienced a sudden wind gust and made a "very hard landing." As the pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp, the nose landing gear collapsed. Post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the firewall, fuselage, and engine and nose strut mount assemblies. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 220 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and a wind gust, as reported by the pilot.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper PA-32-300, was on final approach to land on runway 15, a 9,001-foot-long, 200-foot-wide, asphalt runway. He reported that he experienced a sudden wind gust and made a "very hard landing." As the pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp, the nose landing gear collapsed. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the firewall, fuselage, and engine and nose strut mount assemblies. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 220 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane. He reported 6,164 hours of total flight experience, which included about 6,000 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCharleston (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32 300
Tail NumberN4376X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn T Parker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 85 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC