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March 2, 2011 · Piper PA 46-350P · N9172V
Allentown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Allentown, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA 46-350P
Tail Number
N9172V
Operator
James J Dooley Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA202
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane in a right crosswind and wind gusts. He applied a right crosswind correction, flared, and touched down with the right main landing gear on the runway. When the pilot removed the right crosswind control corrections, the airplane landed hard and as the nose wheel settled onto the runway, the airplane swerved to the left. The nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and forward baggage compartment supports. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane in a right crosswind and wind gusts. He applied a right crosswind correction, flared, and touched down with the right main landing gear on the runway. When the pilot removed the right crosswind control corrections, the airplane landed hard and as the nose wheel settled onto the runway, the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane wheel barreled and the nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and forward baggage compartment supports. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EST
Nearest AirportAllentown Queen City Municipal (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3949 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 46-350P
Tail NumberN9172V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames J Dooley Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AE2A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 17 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 37 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:40
Weather SourceWFAC