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April 2, 2023 · Piper PA-28-140 · N6301W
Canton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Canton, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140 (1964)
Tail Number
N6301W
Operator
Kap Title
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA178
While on approach to land, the pilot reported that the airplane descended faster than he had wanted it to, so he increased the engine throttle in response. The airplane bounced during the subsequent landing attempt, and during the next touch down the pilot was unable to control the airplane’s direction and it veered off the runway to the left. The airplane crossed a grass median and a taxiway before encountering a steep drop off of the terrain where the airplane nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage, empennage, and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
Full Narrative
While on approach to land, the pilot reported that the airplane descended faster than he had wanted it to, so he increased the engine throttle in response. The airplane bounced during the subsequent landing attempt, and during the next touch down the pilot was unable to control the airplane’s direction and it veered off the runway to the left. The airplane crossed a grass median and a taxiway before encountering a steep drop off of the terrain where the airplane nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage, empennage, and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EDT
Nearest AirportCherokee County Rgnl (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length5003 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN6301W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKap Title
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Minor
Crew 2Age 57 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 34 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourceWFAC