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September 23, 2010 · Piper PA34 200 · N56196
Northampton, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Northampton, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA34 200
Tail Number
N56196
Operator
Louis Fly Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA513
The pilot stated that it was his first landing at the accident airport. While in the traffic pattern and on the approach for landing, he stated that he became preoccupied with the terrain surrounding the airport and landed at a higher than normal airspeed. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced. On the second touchdown, the airplane's nose landing gear contacted the runway, the airplane shifted to the right, and the left propeller impacted the runway. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to both wings, and no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane were identified.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that it was his first landing at the accident airport. During the traffic pattern and approach for landing, he was "preoccupied" with the terrain surrounding the airport and landed at a "higher than normal" airspeed. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced. On the second touchdown, the airplane's nose landing gear contacted the runway, the airplane "shifted" to the right, and the left propeller impacted the runway. Postaccident examination by the FAA inspector revealed substantial damage to both wings, and no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane were identified.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNorthampton Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3365 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA34 200
Tail NumberN56196
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLouis Fly Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200 | Lycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC