Casualties unknown

1991-06-14: Piper PA-34-200T (N44447) — Neal Nadler — New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA, US

On June 14, 1991, a Piper PA-34-200T (registration N44447) operated by Neal Nadler was involved in an aviation accident near New Orleans, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN MODEL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a daytime visual approach, a multi-engine airplane touched down 1,000 feet past the threshold, porpoised, and attempted an abort. It failed to reach flying speed, struck the ground, separating the left main gear. The right main and nose gear subsequently collapsed.

Overview

A multi-engine airplane lost control during a daytime visual approach after a hard landing and an attempted abort. The incident occurred when the aircraft touched down 1,000 feet past the approach end threshold, resulting in a porpoising motion.

Landing Sequence

The airplane's initial touchdown was hard and well beyond the normal landing zone. This hard landing caused a porpoising effect, where the aircraft repeatedly pitched up and down on its main landing gear, destabilizing the rollout.

Abort Attempt

In response to the unstable landing, the pilot attempted to abort the landing and go around. However, during the abort, the airplane failed to achieve the necessary flying speed. As a result, it struck the ground again with sufficient force to separate the left main landing gear from the airframe.

Aftermath

Following the separation of the left main landing gear, the aircraft lost directional control. The right main landing gear and the nose landing gear subsequently collapsed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or any occupant status. No information on injuries or fatalities is provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X17267. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.