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Jan 20, 2025
N8997W accident at Mount Vernon, IL
Piper PA-28-235 — Abnormal runway contact at MVN (Mount Vernon, IL)
DateJan 20, 2025
Tail numberN8997W
AircraftPiper PA-28-235 · Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Warrior · P28A
LocationMVN — Mount Vernon, IL
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA085
Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
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