Nose gear collapse during landing in private aircraft

Casualties unknown • Navasota, TX, US

A private pilot experienced a hard landing on Runway 17, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear and structural damage to the wings.

What happened

A private pilot with 630 total flight hours, including 79 hours in this specific make and model, was performing a landing on Runway 17. The runway is an asphalt surface measuring 3,204 feet in length and 60 feet in width. During the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a hard landing.

The impact caused the nose landing gear assembly to collapse. Furthermore, the force of the landing pushed the upper ends of both the left and right main landing gears upward through the wing skin. Following the incident, the aircraft remained in an upright position. The pilot and the passenger were able to exit the aircraft without assistance. No injuries were reported for the occupants.

At the time of the accident, winds were reported from 100 degrees at 5 knots. There were no reported issues regarding the aircraft's flight controls during the event.

Probable cause

A hard landing caused the collapse of the nose landing gear and structural damage to the wings.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-09-29 Piper PA-24-250 accident near Navasota, TX?

A private pilot experienced a hard landing on Runway 17, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear and structural damage to the wings.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-09-29 involved a Piper PA-24-250, registration N7149P, at Navasota, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A hard landing caused the collapse of the nose landing gear and structural damage to the wings.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071127X01849. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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