Bad landing bends gear

This August 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Seneca. Injuries: None. Location: Lincoln Park, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot stated that because the runway was wet, he wanted to touch down as close to the approach end as possible. The airplane bounced on landing. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on August 15th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.