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Landing Bounce Results in Nose Gear Collapse at Madison County Executive Airport (N223S)

Meridianville, AL, US

On September 1, 2000, a Piper PA-34-200T (registration N223S) operated by Harvey B. Wasserman was involved in an aviation accident near Meridianville, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in hard landing on the nose landing gear and collapse of the nose landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing on runway 36 at Madison County Executive Airport, an aircraft bounced twice, porpoised, and touched down on the nose landing gear, causing it to collapse and the windshield to crack. The pilot subsequently maneuvered the aircraft onto the grass.

Incident Details

The pilot reported departing Albany, Georgia, with a planned destination of Madison County Executive Airport. The approach to runway 36 was described as normal. After initiating the landing flare, the aircraft touched down on the main landing gear but then bounced.

Sequence of Events

Following the initial bounce, the aircraft touched down a second time and bounced again. It then began to porpoise, and during this motion, the nose landing gear contacted the runway surface first. The nose landing gear collapsed as a result, and the windshield cracked. The pilot took control and guided the aircraft off the runway onto the grass, where it came to a stop.

Aftermath

The aircraft remained on the grass after stopping. No further information was provided regarding the extent of damage beyond the collapsed nose landing gear and cracked windshield.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 2000 Piper PA-34-200T accident near Meridianville, AL?

During landing on runway 36 at Madison County Executive Airport, an aircraft bounced twice, porpoised, and touched down on the nose landing gear, causing it to collapse and the windshield to crack. The pilot subsequently maneuvered the aircraft onto the grass.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 2000 Piper PA-34-200T accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sept 2000 involved a Piper PA-34-200T, registration N223S, operated by Harvey B. Wasserman, at Meridianville, AL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in hard landing on the nose landing gear and collapse of the nose landing gear.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22035. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.