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December 23, 2016 · Piper PA38 112 · N250YA
Hartford, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 23, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hartford, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA38 112 (1978)
Tail Number
N250YA
Operator
American Flight Academy
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA099
The solo student pilot reported that, during the initial landing, the airplane bounced. During a subsequent touchdown, the nose gear impacted the runway with a side load, and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane slid to a stop in a nose-down attitude on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during the initial landing, the airplane bounced. During a subsequent touchdown, the nose gear impacted the runway with a side load and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane slid to a stop in a nose down attitude on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EST
Nearest AirportHartford-Brainard (0nm S)
Runway20
Runway Length4417 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA38 112
Tail NumberN250YA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time18:19
Weather SourceWFAC