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July 22, 2021 · Piper PA-34-200T · N315JT
Chelan, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chelan, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T
Tail Number
N315JT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA296
The pilot of the multiengine airplane reported that, while on final approach to land, the airplane encountered some turbulence and he landed hard short of the runway. The left main landing gear tire was blown when it contacted the runway asphalt. The airplane subsequently veered to the left and departed the left side of the runway onto the desert terrain. The landing gear collapsed, and the forward fuselage and windscreen center support structure were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the multiengine airplane reported that, while on final approach to land, the airplane encountered some turbulence and he landed hard short of the runway. The left main landing gear tire was blown when it contacted the runway asphalt. The airplane subsequently veered to the left and departed the left side of the runway onto the desert terrain. The landing gear collapsed, and the forward fuselage and windscreen center support structure were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRiverview Airpark (0nm SW)
Runway18/3
Runway Length1889 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN315JT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO-360-EB · Reciprocating · 200 | Continental Motors · LTSIO-360-EB · Reciprocating · 200
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind119° @ 3 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:00