Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 14, 2005
NTSB Number
CHI06CA009
Location
Hanover, MI
Event ID
20051109X01825
Coordinates
42.099998, -84.566665
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 landing flare which resulted in the bounced landing and subsequent overload failure of the nose landing gear wheel. A factor associated with the accident was the grass airstrip.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5227X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U20605601
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
METROLINE AVIATION LLC
Address
2670 INDUSTRIAL ROW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TROY
State / Zip Code
MI 48084-7036
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 Inquiries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA009