Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate flare after encountering a gust of wind on landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he encountered a gust of wind while attempting to land his twin-engine airplane and subsequently landed hard on the right main landing gear. Examination of the airplane revealed the inboard section of the right wing sustained substantial damage, the landing gear was damaged, and all three blades on the right propeller were curled aft. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions with the airplane or engine.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA211 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 6, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bogalusa, Louisiana
- Nearest airport
- Bogalusa (BXA)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-34-220T
- N-number
- N80311
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.