Summary
On November 07, 1993, a Springer CHRISTINA MINICOUPE (N71GS) was involved in an incident near Spokane, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE.
On November 7, 1993, at 1542 hours Pacific standard time (PST), a Springer Christina Minicoupe, N71GS, registered to and being flown by James S. Bleasner, a certificated private pilot, was substantially damaged during a hard landing on runway 3 left, at Felts Field, Spokane, Washington. The pilot was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions with calm winds existed and no flight plan had been filed.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA94LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71GS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On November 7, 1993, at 1542 hours Pacific standard time (PST), a Springer Christina Minicoupe, N71GS, registered to and being flown by James S. Bleasner, a certificated private pilot, was substantially damaged during a hard landing on runway 3 left, at Felts Field, Spokane, Washington. The pilot was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions with calm winds existed and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal in nature, was to have been operated in accordance with the requirements set forth in 14CFR91 and originated from Felts Field at approximately 1540 hours.
The pilot reported that the "final approach seemed normal enough and I had a nice straight in approach with plenty of airspeed" and that "just as I was coming in over the numbers about 10 feet AGL (above ground level), the aircraft suddenly dropped to the runway surface, damaging the aircraft." The aircraft subsequently veered left off the runway striking a VASI box and runway light before it came to rest.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA94LA027