Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 10, 2005
NTSB Number
CHI06CA003
Location
Rolla, MO
Event ID
20051025X01724
Coordinates
38.127498, -91.769447
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot misjudged the power required during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
Zenith CH-701
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CH-701
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
OLIVER RICHARD
Address
PO BOX 387
City
CULEBRA
State / Zip Code
PR 00775-0387
Country
United States
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquires.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA003