Casualties unknown

2005-07-02: Piper PA-34-200T (N78SF) — Gateway Aviation — Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA, US

On July 2, 2005, a Piper PA-34-200T (registration N78SF) operated by Gateway Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Allentown, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Pilot reports bounce landing on main and nose gear; added power and landed safely. Post-flight inspection reveals damage to nose gear, nose frame, and windshield frame.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane touched down on the main landing gear, followed by the nose gear, and then bounced back into the air. He added engine power and subsequently performed a second landing without further incident. After taxiing to the ramp, a post-flight inspection revealed damage to the nose gear. Further examination also found damage to the nose frame assembly and the windshield frame.

Aircraft Damage

The damage was limited to the nose gear, nose frame assembly, and windshield frame. No other damage was reported. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to or during the event.

Pilot Background

The pilot reported a total flight experience of 3,700 hours, which included 16 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. No other pilot details were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050727X01102. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.