N701PRDallMeyer Zenith CH-7012005-10-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DallMeyer Zenith CH-701S/N: 74855

Summary

On October 10, 2005, a Dallmeyer Zenith CH-701 (N701PR) was involved in an incident near Rolla, MO. 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 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.

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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI06CA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N701PR.

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

Registration
Make
DALLMEYER
Serial Number
74855
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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