Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA125
Location
Redding, CA
Event ID
20080527X00724
Coordinates
40.508888, -122.293334
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 misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N68353
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15282279
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SKY WALK INC
Address
5069 OLIVE OAK WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
CARMICHAEL
State / Zip Code
CA 95608-5657
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot reported that while practicing night landings he misjudged the timing of the touchdown flare, resulting in the airplane touching down hard in a nose low attitude. Both lower engine mounts were broken and the top of the aft fuselage was buckled. The pilot reported that no anomalies existed with the airplane prior to the flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA125