Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
NTSB Number
DEN08CA020
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Event ID
20071126X01842
Coordinates
39.122222, -108.526664
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 resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
A S AIR LLC
Address
2633 LANTANA RD BLDG 901
City
LANTANA
State / Zip Code
FL 33462-2479
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, she was asked by the control tower to make a "short approach." The pilot said that she was "high" and indicating 65 mph under no-wind conditions when she crossed the runway threshold and the airplane landed hard. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was buckled, the nose tire had blown, the nose strut had collapsed, and the tire rim was chipped.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN08CA020