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March 8, 2020 · Piper PA28-180 · N7525W
Eolia, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Eolia, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA28-180 (1963)
Tail Number
N7525W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA117
The pilot reported that he was landing at his private airstrip and that the wind was strong and gusting. During the landing flare, the airplane bounced and then veered left. The airplane departed the runway, and the left wing struck a tree and separated, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a tree.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was returning to land at his private airstrip after a local flight. He stated that the wind was strong and gusty. During the landing flare the airplane bounced and the pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane departed the runway to the left; the left wing struck a tree and separated resulting in substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would preclude normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHARVEY (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-180
Tail NumberN7525W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 14 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC