On May 28, 1994, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N6153D) was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the subsequent nose over of the airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a local flight, a pilot landed hard on Runway 16, causing the nose wheel to collapse and the aircraft to nose over. The pilot reported severe wind shear on final approach.
Accident Overview
The pilot of an airplane returned to his departure airport after a local flight and selected Runway 16 for landing. After flying a traffic pattern, the pilot executed a landing that resulted in a hard touchdown on the nose wheel. The nose wheel collapsed upon impact, and the nose wheel strut dug into the grass, causing the airplane to nose over.
Pilot Reports and Environmental Conditions
The pilot stated that he encountered severe wind shear on final approach. The winds reported at an airport located 17 miles away were from 240 degrees at 6 knots. No other weather information was provided in the report.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel and the aircraft nosing over. No further details on damage were specified.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 28 May 1994 Piper PA-22-150 accident near Toronto, OH?
During a local flight, a pilot landed hard on Runway 16, causing the nose wheel to collapse and the aircraft to nose over. The pilot reported severe wind shear on final approach.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 May 1994 Piper PA-22-150 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 May 1994 involved a Piper PA-22-150, registration N6153D, at Toronto, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the subsequent nose over of the airplane.
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