2000-09-01: Piper PA-34-200T — Harvey B. Wasserman

2000-09-01: Piper PA-34-200T — Harvey B. Wasserman — Meridianville, AL

Casualties unknown • Meridianville, AL, US

Probable cause

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.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot stated that he last departed Albany, Georgia, and his destination was Madison County Executive Airport. The approach to runway 36 at Madison County Executive Airport was normal. After the landing flare, the aircraft touched down on the main landing gear and then bounced. The aircraft touched down again, and again bounced. The aircraft then porpoised and touched down on the nose landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed and the windshield cracked. He maneuvered the aircraft off the runway into the grass and stopped.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-09-01 Piper PA-34-200T accident near Meridianville, AL?

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-09-01 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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