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NTSB investigation record

WPR22LA065

Completed

Piper Pa-22· N3744P

Date
December 16, 2021
Location
Ivanhoe, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published June 9, 2022

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot of a tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, he was a little fast on approach and the airplane bounced after the flare. The airplane subsequently nosed over. Both wings, wing lift struts, and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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