No fatalities

Aircraft Nosed Over During Landing at Private Airstrip

Crowley, LA, United States

On March 26, 2012, a PIPER PA-22-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Crowley, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that an airplane nosed over while landing on a private airstrip. The pilot stated the landing was flat and that he did not flare the aircraft properly. No mechanical problems were reported.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report An aviation-safety review of the available source indicates that an airplane nosed over while landing on a private airstrip. The pilot reported that the landing was “flat” and that he did not flare the airplane properly during the landing. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. ## Damage The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, left wing, and vertical tail. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or cause beyond the pilot’s account and the reported damage.

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Mar 2012 PIPER PA-22-150 accident near Crowley, LA?

A pilot reported that an airplane nosed over while landing on a private airstrip. The pilot stated the landing was flat and that he did not flare the aircraft properly. No mechanical problems were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Mar 2012 PIPER PA-22-150 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Mar 2012 involved a PIPER PA-22-150, at Crowley, LA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.