Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN14CA242

Huron, SD, USA

Aircraft #1

N9285A

CESSNA 170A

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot indicated that the airplane landed hard and the right main landing gear collapsed. Images of the airplane revealed substantial fuselage deformation damage above the landing gear. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions in reference to the flight.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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