Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
NTSB Number
DEN07CA117
Location
Montpelier, VT
Event ID
20070820X01209
Coordinates
44.203609, -72.562225
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 improper flare and subsequent hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DE RICO NICOLAS
Address
3035 ELLIS TOWN DR
City
TRACY
State / Zip Code
CA 95377-8930
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot told an FAA inspector that he landed long on runway 35. He decided to abort the landing and went around. The second landing was "hard," and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall, landing gear, and propeller.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA117