On 10 Jun 2017, a PIPER PA28 181 operated by Connecticut Flight Club was involved in an aviation accident near Hartford, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing, the airplane bounced and the propeller struck the runway, causing substantial firewall damage. The pilot taxied the aircraft to the ramp without further incident, reporting no preaccident mechanical failures.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that, during the landing sequence, the airplane experienced a bounce. In an attempt to correct the bounced landing, the propeller subsequently struck the runway surface. After the propeller strike, the pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall as a result of the propeller strike. No other damage or injuries were reported.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not provide additional details regarding the cause of the bounce or the attempted correction.