Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 4, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA079
Location
Canton, OH
Event ID
20060309X00280
Coordinates
40.916110, -81.448059
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot failed to flare the airplane properly.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N755PG
Make
SOCATA
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Analysis
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing during a hard landing. The pilot reported that the landing gear were down and that all three landing gear indicator lights were green. He reported, "The landing was a bit harder than normal, but not jolting." A post inspection of the airplane revealed fuel leaking from the left wing and a "minor distortion" to the wing. Maintenance personnel reported the wing sustained substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA079