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February 2, 2015 · Piper PA-32-301 · N42993
Valdosta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Valdosta, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301 (1983)
Tail Number
N42993
Operator
Bc Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA117
The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane in turbulent conditions with gusting wind. He stated that during the landing flare, the airplane encountered an updraft, followed immediately by a downdraft. The airplane subsequently impacted the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Review of archived weather information for the accident airport about the time of the accident revealed variable wind at 9 knots with gusts to 19 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane in turbulent conditions with gusting wind. He stated that during the landing flare, the airplane encountered an updraft, followed immediately by a downdraft. The airplane subsequently impacted the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Review of archived weather information for the accident airport about the time of the accident revealed variable wind at 9 knots with gusts to 19 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-301
Tail NumberN42993
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBc Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 9 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 37 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC