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December 29, 2008 · Piper PA-28-180 · N3331R
Valparaiso, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N3331R
Operator
John L Deaner
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA208
The pilot was returning from a local flight and he reported that during the landing on runway 27, the airplane touched down, ballooned, and became airborne again. He stated that the airplane then came down hard on the main landing gear first, followed by the nose landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a stop. Subsequent examination of the airplane confirmed damage to the wing main spar.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was returning from a local flight and he reported that during the landing on runway 27, the airplane touched down and then ballooned and became airborne again. He stated that the airplane then came down hard on the main landing gear first followed by the nose landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a stop. Subsequent examination of the airplane confirmed damage to the wing main spar.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EST
Nearest AirportPorter County Municipal Airpor (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN3331R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn L Deaner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 17 kt, gusting 23 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO