Aviation accident CEN11LA558

Name: aviation accident: PIPER AEROSTAR 601P near Alpine (2011-08-22)
Start: 2011-08-22
Location: Alpine, TX, USA

NONE · PIPER AEROSTAR 601P · 2011-08-22 · Alpine, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN11LA558
Event ID: 20110810X23506
Type: Accident
Date: 2011-08-22
Location: Alpine, TX, USA
Coordinates: 30.384166, -103.683609

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 3
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: AEROSTAR 601P
Registration: N8076J
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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