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August 2, 2009 · Piper PA-34-200T · N551N
Lincoln Park, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T
Tail Number
N551N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA437
The pilot stated that because the runway was wet, he was "determined to touch down as close to the approach end as possible." On landing, the airplane bounced, and the nose and main landing gear subsequently collapsed. The airplane came to rest on the runway, approximately 1,700 feet beyond the landing threshold, and sustained substantial damage. An airport surveillance video camera captured the accident sequence. Review of the video indicated that the airplane first contacted the runway just beyond the displaced threshold, in a flat attitude, with no flare or float. The airplane bounced and re-contacted the runway on its nose landing gear, which then collapsed. This was followed by a series of rapid, large-amplitude pitch oscillations, and collapse of the main gear.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that because the runway was wet, he was "determined to touch down as close to the approach end as possible." On landing, the airplane bounced, and the nose and main landing gear subsequently collapsed. The airplane came to rest on the runway, approximately 1,700 feet beyond the landing threshold, and sustained substantial damage. An airport surveillance video camera captured the accident sequence. Review of the video indicated that the airplane first contacted the runway just beyond the displaced threshold, in a flat attitude, with no flare or float. The airplane bounced and re-contacted the runway on its nose landing gear, which then collapsed. This was followed by a series of rapid, large-amplitude pitch oscillations, and collapse of the main gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLincoln Park Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2942 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN551N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 200 | Cont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC