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March 18, 2022 · Piper PA-32 300 · N4468X
Carlisle, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Carlisle, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32 300 (1976)
Tail Number
N4468X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA195
The pilot reported that while in the landing flare, about 5 to 7 ft above ground level, the airplane “suddenly dropped” to the ground and the airplane’s tail struck the runway. The pilot then taxied the airplane to parking uneventfully. During a subsequent inspection of the airplane, the pilot and a mechanic found that the airplane’s empennage had sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in the landing flare, about 5 to 7 ft above ground level, the airplane “suddenly dropped” to the ground and the airplane’s tail struck the runway. The pilot then taxied the airplane to parking uneventfully. During a subsequent inspection of the airplane, the pilot and a mechanic found that the airplane’s empennage had sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCarlisle Airport (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length4008 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32 300
Tail NumberN4468X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind140° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourcePILO