Summary
On April 03, 2007, a Ac Mfg & Dev't Co CH 2000 (N368AM) was involved in an incident near Madera, CA. 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 improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
The solo student pilot was landing and the airplane ballooned while on short final. The airplane touched down hard on the main gear and porpoised down the runway. During the accident sequence, the firewall was wrinkled. The student pilot stated that no mechanical malfunctions occurred.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA07CA091. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N368AM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The solo student pilot was landing and the airplane ballooned while on short final. The airplane touched down hard on the main gear and porpoised down the runway. During the accident sequence, the firewall was wrinkled. The student pilot stated that no mechanical malfunctions occurred.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA091