Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 29, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA08CA049
Location
Death Valley, CA
Event ID
20071231X02009
Coordinates
36.603889, -117.159164
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 during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8770M
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-555
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KOCH CLAIRE L
Address
790 ENCANTO DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SPARKS
State / Zip Code
NV 89441-7566
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing on runway 5, the touchdown was hard and the airplane bounced and started to "porpoise". Subsequently the nose wheel landing gear failed aft, and the airplane nosed down and slid to a stop. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane by salvage personnel revealed that the engine mount and firewall were bent.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA049