No fatalities

6 Feb 2011: PIPER PA-34-220T — SEPIGHTS CHARLES R — Bogalusa, LA

Bogalusa, LA, United States

On 6 Feb 2011, a PIPER PA-34-220T operated by SEPIGHTS CHARLES R was involved in an aviation accident near Bogalusa, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot encountered a gust of wind while attempting to land the airplane and subsequently landed hard on the right main landing gear. 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 pilot encountered a gust of wind during landing, resulting in a hard landing on the right main gear. Inspection revealed substantial damage to the right wing, landing gear, and propeller blades.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine airplane sustained substantial damage during a landing attempt after the pilot encountered a gust of wind. The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard on the right main landing gear following the gust encounter.

Damage Assessment

Post-incident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the inboard section of the right wing. The landing gear was also damaged, and all three blades on the right propeller were curled aft. The pilot stated that there were no pre-incident mechanical malfunctions with the airplane or its engine.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, the hard landing occurred after encountering a gust of wind while attempting to land. The pilot further noted that no mechanical issues were present prior to the event.

Probable cause

The pilot encountered a gust of wind while attempting to land the airplane and subsequently landed hard on the right main landing gear.

Contributing factors

PilotResponse/compensationLanding flare — Not attained/maintained