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August 14, 2024 · Piper PA-32-260 · N3613W
Chetek, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Chetek, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260 (1966)
Tail Number
N3613W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA322
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and bounced. He attempted to recover by flaring the nose up to bleed off energy as a gust of wind blew the airplane to the left of runway centerline. The pilot stated that during the hard landing he hit his head on the glareshield and momentarily lost consciousness. When he regained consciousness, the airplane was flying towards the trees located to the east of runway 17. The airplane collided with the trees and both wings separated from the fuselage; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and bounced. He attempted to recover by flaring the nose up to bleed off energy as a gust of wind blew the airplane to the left of runway centerline. The pilot stated that during the hard landing he hit his head on the glareshield and momentarily lost consciousness. When he regained consciousness, the airplane was flying towards the trees located to the east of runway 17. The airplane collided with the trees and both wings separated from the fuselage; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportChetek Municipal/Southworth Ai (0.2nm SE)
Runway17
Runway Length3401 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN3613W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time12:35
Weather SourceWFAC