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June 26, 2019 · Piper PA34 220T · N497SA
State College, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
State College, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA34 220T (1981)
Tail Number
N497SA
Operator
Kilo Sierra
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA435
The pilot reported that, while landing with gusting winds, the airplane bounced several times. During the last bounce, the nose landing gear and the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane veered right, exited the runway, and came to rest in the adjacent grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a multi-engine airplane reported that, while landing with gusting winds, the airplane bounced several times. During the last bounce, the nose and the right main landing gear collapsed, the airplane veered right, exited the runway and came to rest in the adjacent grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 24.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:16 EDT
Nearest AirportUniversity Park (0nm E)
Runway24
Runway Length6701 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA34 220T
Tail NumberN497SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKilo Sierra
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-KB1B · Reciprocating · 220 | Continental · TSIO-360-KB1B · Reciprocating · 220
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:23
Weather SourceWFAC