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June 22, 2022 · Piper PA-28-140 · N6599W
Manassas, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manassas, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140 (1965)
Tail Number
N6599W
Operator
Commonwealth Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA285
The student pilot was landing the airplane and during the landing flare the airplane bounced twice before the nose landing gear collapsed. This resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was landing the airplane and during the landing flare the airplane bounced twice before the nose landing gear collapsed. This resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest AirportManassas Rgnl/Harry P Davis Fl (0nm ESE)
Runway34L
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN6599W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCommonwealth Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.74 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC