| Crash location | 30.808056°N, 89.858889°W |
| Nearest city | Bogalusa, LA
30.791020°N, 89.848686°W 1.3 miles away |
| Tail number | N80311 |
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| Accident date | 05 Feb 2011 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-34-220T |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot 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 premishap mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and engine.
The pilot’s inadequate flare after encountering a gust of wind on landing.