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June 16, 2020 · Piper PA46 350P · N27RZ
Ely, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ely, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA46 350P (2002)
Tail Number
N27RZ
Operator
Private Individual
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA232
The pilot reported that he encountered moderate to severe turbulence below 5,000 ft mean sea level while descending to land on runway 30. During the landing flare the left wing abruptly raised up. The airplane touched down hard and bounced. The airplane settled down, the nose wheel collapsed, and the airplane skidded to a stop. The engine mount sustained substantial damage. The prevailing wind was from 230° at 11 knots gusting to 15 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse during a gusty landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he encountered moderate to severe turbulence below 5,000 ft mean sea level while descending to land on runway 30. During the landing flare the left wing abruptly raised up. The airplane touched down hard and bounced. The airplane settled down, the nose wheel collapsed, and the airplane skidded to a stop. The engine mount sustained substantial damage. The prevailing wind was from 230° at 11 knots gusting to 15 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CDT
Nearest AirportEly Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length5596 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA46 350P
Tail NumberN27RZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrivate Individual
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AE2A · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time11:36
Weather SourceWFAC