# NTSB Accident CEN11LA558
> **PIPER AEROSTAR 601P** · 2011-08-22 · Alpine, TX, USA · NONE
## 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.

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