Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 15, 2007
NTSB Number
ATL07CA105
Location
Beverly, MA
Event ID
20070828X01257
Coordinates
42.583889, -70.909721
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, which resulted in a hard landing and nose gear collapse. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
F N A AVIATION LLC
Address
323 VERNON ST
City
WAKEFIELD
State / Zip Code
MA 01880-1921
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the landing flare at the Beverly Municipal Airport, Beverly, Massachusetts, he "got hit with a gust of wind" when he touched down. He also stated that the airplane porpoised, landed hard on the nose wheel, and the nose gear collapsed.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL07CA105