Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
NTSB Number
DEN07CA120
Location
Peyton, CO
Event ID
20070820X01206
Coordinates
38.945556, -104.569725
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's improper flare and failure to maintain control and subsequent hard landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the gusty winds, hot temperature, and high density altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
YAHNKE WAYNE DANIEL
Address
1676 PASEO LAGUNA SECO APT 92
City
LIVERMORE
State / Zip Code
CA 94551-7459
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said he made a normal approach to runway 33 but he flared too high, causing the airplane to drop hard on the runway. He said there were gusty winds and the temperature was "hot." He also noted that he was "not familiar [with] high altitude [operations]." There was damage to the landing gear and supporting structure.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA120