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December 27, 2012 · Piper PA-32-301 · N428S
Middle Bass Island, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Middle Bass Island, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301
Tail Number
N428S
Operator
Griffing Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA125
The pilot reported that the airplane touched down short of the runway threshold during landing. When the airplane's landing gear contacted the edge of the paved runway, the right main landing gear separated from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right main wing spar. The pilot noted that 1- to 2-foot tall snow piles were at the approach end of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in impact with the edge of the runway surface.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane touched down short of the runway threshold during landing. When the airplane's landing gear contacted the edge of the paved runway, the right main landing gear separated from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right main wing spar. The pilot noted that there were 1 to 2 foot tall snow piles at the approach end of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest AirportMiddle Bass Island Arpt (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length1852 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-301
Tail NumberN428S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGriffing Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourcePILO