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February 6, 2011 · Piper PA-34-220T · N80311
Bogalusa, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bogalusa, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-220T
Tail Number
N80311
Operator
Sepights Charles R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA211
The pilot reported that he encountered a gust of wind while attempting to land his twin-engine airplane and subsequently landed hard on the right main landing gear. Examination of the airplane revealed the inboard section of the right wing sustained substantial damage, the landing gear was damaged, and all three blades on the right propeller were curled aft. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions with the airplane or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot encountered a gust of wind while attempting to land his twin engine airplane and subsequently landed hard on the right main landing gear. Examination of the airplane revealed the inboard section of the right wing sustained substantial damage, the landing gear was damaged, and all three blades on the right propeller were curled aft. The pilot reported that there were no premishap mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 CST
Nearest AirportBOGALUSA (0nm)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-220T
Tail NumberN80311
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSepights Charles R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSI0-470-B · Reciprocating · 260 | Cont Motor · TSI0-470-B · Reciprocating · 260
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0