Casualties unknown

1992-06-13: Piper PA-34-200T (N2106E) — Nawaz, Seemi — Winnsboro, SC

Winnsboro, SC, US

On June 13, 1992, a Piper PA-34-200T (registration N2106E) operated by Nawaz, Seemi was involved in an aviation accident near Winnsboro, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LEVEL OFF AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a hard landing that led to a nose gear buckle, windshield break, and propeller strike during a fuel stop at a 3,400-foot asphalt strip. After an aborted landing, a second approach was uneventful, but the airplane was hard to taxi.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported an incident during a planned fuel and food stop at a 3,400-foot asphalt strip. According to the pilot, the airplane landed hard and bounced. On the second touchdown, the nose gear buckled, the windshield broke, and the right propeller struck the runway. The airplane yawed to the right, prompting the pilot to add full power and execute an aborted landing.

Subsequent Landing

The pilot then made another approach and landing, which was described as uneventful. However, once on the ground, the pilot noted that the airplane was hard to taxi.

Damage and Observations

The incident resulted in a buckled nose gear, a broken windshield, and a propeller strike on the right side. No further details were provided regarding the extent of damage or any other consequences.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14773. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.