UNREG

Substantial
Serious

Top Dog 582S/N: A025TD

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
NTSB Number
DEN06CA104
Location
Pleasanat View, CO
Event ID
20060810X01137
Coordinates
37.579494, -108.759490
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
UNREG
Make
TOP DOG
Serial Number
A025TD
Model / ICAO
582

Analysis

According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report submitted by the pilot, she departed a private field and immediately initiated a left hand turn to avoid power lines. After turning 180 degrees, she noted that she had "let up on the throttle" and was descending in a tight turn. She stated that she added power and rolled level but impacted the ground with the "left landing gear." The aircraft bounced up, rotated to the right, and landed hard. The pilot sustained several broken ribs. The left main landing gear separated, the wing was bent up, and the frame structure beneath the pilot seat was bent down and broken. An examination of the aircraft revealed no anomalies.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN06CA104