# NTSB Accident GAA16CA378
> **PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA46R** · 2016-07-14 · Denver, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA16CA378
- **Event ID:** 20160718X35521
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-07-14
- **Location:** Denver, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.784168, -104.537498
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
- **Model:** PA46R
- **Registration:** N465BP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper nose down pitch attitude during touchdown resulting in a propeller strike, hard bounced landing, and nose landing gear collapse.

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