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May 5, 2016 · Piper PA32RT 300T · N4450S
Gainesville, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gainesville, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA32RT 300T (1979)
Tail Number
N4450S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA222
The pilot reported that during the landing flare a gust of wind caused the airplane to balloon 10 to 15 feet above the runway. The pilot further reported that the touchdown was hard, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. An automated weather observing system, about the time of the accident, reported the wind from 310 degrees true at 14 knots, gusting to 20 knots, for the landing on runway 29. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare a gust of wind caused the airplane to balloon 10 to 15 feet above the runway. The pilot further reported that the touchdown was hard, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. An automated weather observing system, about the time of the accident, reported the wind from 310 degrees true at 14 knots, gusting to 20 knots, for the landing on runway 29. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLee Gilmer Memorial (0nm NW)
Runway29
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32RT 300T
Tail NumberN4450S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1 AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 43 C
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC