No fatalities

15 Jun 2008: Piper PA-38-112 — Pilots Choice Aviation Inc — Taylor, TX

Taylor, TX, United States

On 15 Jun 2008, a Piper PA-38-112 operated by Pilots Choice Aviation Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Taylor, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot experienced a bounced landing on runway 17, causing the aircraft to swerve, exit the runway, and sustain substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.

Accident Details

During a landing on runway 17, a student pilot touched down and the airplane bounced twice. After the second bounce, the aircraft swerved and departed the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage.

Weather Information

Approximately 16 minutes after the accident, a weather reporting station located 13 miles northwest of the accident site reported winds from 160 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots.

Aircraft Damage

The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing and fuselage incurred substantial damage. No further details about other damage or injuries were provided.

Contributing factors

Causes

Incorrect use/operation

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome