Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 10, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI07CA153
Location
Harvard, IL
Event ID
20070615X00736
Coordinates
42.402500, -88.632225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SANFILIPPO JOSEPH J
Address
2725 ROOSEVELT ST
City
HOLLYWOOD
State / Zip Code
FL 33020-2940
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane was substantially damaged when the nose gear collapsed during landing on runway 27 (3589 feet by 105 feet, turf). The pilot reported that after the airplane landed, it bounced back into the air. When the airplane touched down again, the nose gear collapsed, causing damage to the propeller and the underside of the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA153