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October 24, 2008 · Piper PA-34-200T · N34LM
Tallahasee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Tallahasee, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T
Tail Number
N34LM
Operator
Lima Mike
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA104
The pilot of the airplane stated that he was flying the global-positioning-system approach for runway 9, when the active runway was changed to runway 27. He then flew the instrument-landing-system approach for runway 27, using left crosswind correction. After touchdown, while on centerline, a microburst "lifted the airplane in the air and slammed it down," compressing the nose strut and resulting in a subsequent propeller strike. Approximately 35 minutes before the accident, the winds were reported from 130 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. No microburst or windshear activity was reported by the control tower at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report the accident until he tried to obtain a ferry permit about 2 months later.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper PA-34-200T stated that he was flying the global positioning system (GPS) approach for runway 9, when the active runway was changed to runway 27. He then flew the instrument landing system (ILS) approach for runway 27, using left crosswind correction. After touchdown, while on centerline, a microburst "lifted the airplane in the air and slammed it down," compressing the nose strut and resulting in a subsequent propeller strike. Approximately 35 minutes before the accident, the winds were reported from 130 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. No microburst or wind shear activity was reported by the control tower at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report the accident until he tried to obtain a ferry permit about 2 months later.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:29 EDT
Nearest AirportTallahasse Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN34LM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLima Mike
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225 | Cont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC