Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 3, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA057
Location
Centre, AL
Event ID
20080318X00325
Coordinates
34.158889, -85.634445
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 landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FLYERS INC
Address
1075 AIRPORT DR
City
ANN ARBOR
State / Zip Code
MI 48108-9707
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot stated that this was his first solo cross-country flight to the Centre Municipal Airport, Centre, Alabama. He said that he landed the airplane hard, and it bounced twice before settling on the runway. After shutting the engine down, he exited the airplane and noticed that the nose tire was flat. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed that the firewall and engine mounts were buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA057