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August 4, 2013 · Piper PA-34-200T · N75131
West Mifflin, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Mifflin, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T (1976)
Tail Number
N75131
Operator
Hightail
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA357
According to the pilot he encountered turbulence and gusting winds at his destination airport. During his landing attempt, the airplane landed hard on the nose gear, resulting in substantial damage to the forward bulkhead. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. A review of the weather revealed winds from 340 degrees at 7 knots with no gusts.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot he encountered turbulence and gusting winds at his destination airport. During his landing attempt, the airplane landed hard on the nose gear, resulting in substantial damage to the forward bulkhead. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. A review of the weather revealed winds from 340 degrees at 7 knots with no gusts.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportAllegheny County Airport (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length3825 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN75131
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHightail
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225 | Cont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC