No fatalities

Aircraft Bounces Multiple Times Before Nose Gear Collapses During Landing (N66AH)

Augusta, GA, US

On May 24, 1983, a Piper PA-34-200T (registration N66AH) was involved in an aviation accident near Augusta, GA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing, an aircraft bounced multiple times; on the fourth bounce the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to skid 200 feet. The four occupants were not injured.

Incident Details

The aircraft experienced a hard landing, during which it bounced several times. An air traffic control specialist on duty observed the bounces and noted that each subsequent bounce appeared to increase in height. On the fourth bounce, the nose gear collapsed.

After the nose gear failure, the aircraft skidded approximately 200 feet on the runway before coming to rest on the left side of the runway, about 3,500 feet from the approach end.

Occupants and Outcome

The four occupants aboard the aircraft were not injured. No other details about the aircraft or flight were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 May 1983 Piper PA-34-200T accident near Augusta, GA?

During landing, an aircraft bounced multiple times; on the fourth bounce the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to skid 200 feet. The four occupants were not injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 May 1983 Piper PA-34-200T accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 May 1983 involved a Piper PA-34-200T, registration N66AH, at Augusta, GA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42884. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.