Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN11CA567

Ankeny, IA, USA

Aircraft #1

N227CT

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS

Analysis

The pilot reported that he returned from a local flight and entered the airport traffic pattern without incident. The airplane was configured for landing and final approach appeared normal. However, the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently made a hard landing resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he returned from a local flight and entered the airport traffic pattern without incident. The airplane was configured for landing and final approach appeared normal. However, the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently made a hard landing resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. He stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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