No fatalities

PIPER PA-28-140 accident at Canton, GA, 2 Apr 2023

Canton, GA, United States

On April 2, 2023, a PIPER PA-28-140 operated by KAP TITLE INC was involved in an aviation accident near Canton, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Apr 2023 PIPER PA-28-140 accident near Canton, GA?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Apr 2023 PIPER PA-28-140 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Apr 2023 involved a PIPER PA-28-140, operated by KAP TITLE INC, at Canton, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.