Summary
On December 06, 2008, a Rockwell International 114 (N4920W) was involved in an incident near Meacham Int'l Airport, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing.
The pilot was performing a landing after a cross country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was buckled.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4920W.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot was performing a landing after a cross country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was 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# CEN09CA084