No fatalities

Piper PA 12 No Series accident at Linconville, ME, 18 Jul 2020

Linconville, ME, United States

On July 18, 2020, a Piper PA 12 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Linconville, ME. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jul 2020 Piper PA 12 No Series accident near Linconville, ME?

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jul 2020 Piper PA 12 No Series accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jul 2020 involved a Piper PA 12 No Series, at Linconville, ME.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.